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Progress in the management of childhood asthma

Pakit Vichyanond1, Rattana Pensrichon, Suruthai Kurasirikul

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.

Asia Pacific Allergy
|February 21, 2012
PubMed

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This review examines current and past pediatric asthma therapies, including allergen avoidance, intensive beta-agonist treatments, theophylline, inhaled corticosteroids, and sublingual immunotherapy, highlighting recent advancements and challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Childhood asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition.
  • Recent decades have seen significant progress in pediatric asthma epidemiology and treatment.
  • This review synthesizes historical and current therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key therapeutic strategies for childhood asthma.
  • To identify recent advancements and ongoing challenges in pediatric asthma management.
  • To provide expert opinions on asthma care, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric asthma therapies.
  • Analysis of allergen avoidance strategies (mites, cockroach, cat).
  • Evaluation of intensive beta-agonist therapies (continuous nebulization, intravenous routes).
  • Revisiting theophylline use and mechanism of action.
  • Assessment of inhaled corticosteroids in various asthma phases.
  • Examination of sublingual immunotherapy for asthma.

Main Results:

  • Allergen avoidance strategies are crucial for managing pediatric asthma.
  • Intensive beta-agonist administration requires careful consideration of routes and dosages.
  • The role of theophylline in modern asthma management is re-evaluated.
  • Inhaled corticosteroids remain a cornerstone therapy across asthma severity.
  • Sublingual immunotherapy shows promise as a treatment option.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric asthma management has evolved significantly, with multiple therapeutic options available.
  • Optimizing allergen avoidance and pharmacotherapy is key to effective control.
  • Further research and regional considerations are needed for tailored asthma care.

Keywords:
AsthmaChildrenInhaled corticosteroidsSublingual immunotherapyTheophyllineβ2-agonist

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