How do we treat wheezing infants? Evidence or anecdote.
Consultant paediatricians were questioned about their management of wheezing disorders in infants. Salbutamol was the preferred bronchodilator for recurrent wheeze, whereas ipratropium was preferred in viral bronchiolitis. Doses of both medications varied widely. Both inhaled and oral corticosteroids were considered by most respondents. Practice does not clearly follow guidelines or evidence and presumably continues to be based on anecdote.
Chavasse
R J
RJ
The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, Brighton BN1 3JN, UK. chavasse@madasafish.com
Bastian-Lee
Y
Y
Seddon
P
P
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001990:Bronchiolitis, Viral / Q000188:drug therapy; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009241:Ipratropium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012135:Respiratory Sounds
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D009241:Ipratropium; D000420:Albuterol