Asthma SIGN/BTS Guidelines (Paediatric) Flashcards by William MacDonald | Brainscape

Q

Management of suspected asthma in children (not confirmed)?

A

Monitored trial of very low to low dose ICS

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First line management of confirmed asthma in children

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Very low (paediatric) dose ICS
OR
LTRA if under 5

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Management of asthma if very low dose ICS not working

A

If >5 add LABA or LTRA
If <5 add LTRA

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Management of asthma if added LABA or LTRA not working?

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Switch to low dose ICS
OR if >5 add either of LABA or LTRA

Stop LABA if not working

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Management of asthma if low dose ICS, LABA and LTRA not working?

A

Specialist referral

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Management of asthma if low dose ICS, LABA and LTRA not working?

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Specialist referral

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