Respirology

New position statement provides guidance on the management of children with acute asthma exacerbations.

But one expert argues common sense should trump recommendations

Selection and use of devices for inhalation therapy.

Guidelines are for the diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers, children, and adults.

The University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and two aboriginal communities will work together on study.

Ontario study shows 82% of patients have active disease

Children who present to the emergency department (ED) with moderate to severe acute asthma symptoms and receive oral corticosteroids from ED nurses show improvement earlier, are discharged sooner, and are less likely to be admitted to the hospital than children who are not treated until after assessment by the ED physician.

Until now, only twice-daily inhaled LABAs for COPD have been available in Canada.