Pediatric Care: Asthma, Infections, and Common Illnesses
Asthma Management and Medication in Children
Medication Treatment:
- Beclomethasone dipropionate 100 µg, 200 µg
- Budesonide
- Fluticasone propionate 100 µg
Monitoring and Dose Adjustment:
- Asthma not controlled by fast-acting β-agonists: Follow up from initial visit to 1-3 months.
- Asthma not controlled with low doses of inhaled glucocorticoids: Start to double the low dose, consider the use of leukotriene modifiers.
- Asthma not controlled with low-dose, double-inhaled glucocorticoids: Consult a specialist.