Question

A 5-year-old with atopic dermatitis presents with wheezing and difficulty breathing. He is diagnosed with an acute asthma exacerbation. According to BTS/SIGN guidelines, which medication is first-line for acute relief?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Answer

High-flow oxygen

Answer

IV magnesium sulphate

Answer

Subcutaneous terbutaline

Practice question

A 5-year-old with atopic dermatitis presents with wheezing and difficulty breathing. He is diagnosed with an acute asthma exacerbation. According to BTS/SIGN guidelines, which medication is first-line for acute relief?