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Asthma in infants and small children

S M Brugman1, G L Larsen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing and treating wheezing in infants requires specialized approaches. This guide covers differentiating asthma from bronchitis, safe medication use, inhalation therapies, and non-drug treatments for young children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Wheezing in young children presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Differentiating asthma from viral-induced wheezing (wheezy bronchitis) is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Many standard asthma medications lack FDA approval for infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a diagnostic strategy for wheezing infants.
  • To discuss specific treatment considerations for this age group.
  • To review current therapeutic options, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria for pediatric asthma and wheezy bronchitis.
  • Analysis of drug safety and efficacy data in infants.
  • Evaluation of inhalation therapy techniques, including metered-dose inhalers with spacers.
  • Discussion of inhaled corticosteroids and other asthma medications.
  • Consideration of non-pharmacologic asthma management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Clinical differentiation between asthma and wheezy bronchitis in infants can be difficult but has significant implications.
  • Limited FDA-approved medications necessitate careful consideration of off-label use and alternative treatments.
  • Inhalation therapy with spacers is a viable option for delivering medications.
  • Inhaled corticosteroids are a cornerstone of asthma management, with established benefit-risk profiles.
  • Non-pharmacologic interventions play a vital role in managing pediatric asthma.

Conclusions:

  • A tailored approach is essential for managing wheezing in infants and young children.
  • Careful diagnosis, appropriate medication selection, and effective delivery methods are key.
  • Long-term outcomes for wheezing conditions in childhood warrant ongoing monitoring and management.

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