A 6-year-old boy with known asthma presents to the emergency department with wheeze and mild respiratory distress after a viral upper respiratory infe...

Question

A 6-year-old boy with known asthma presents to the emergency department with wheeze and mild respiratory distress after a viral upper respiratory infection. He is speaking in full sentences, has a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min, SpO₂ 96% on room air and mild recessions. What is the most appropriate initial bronchodilator management?

Accepted Answer

Metered-dose inhaler salbutamol via spacer with repeated doses as required

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol driven by oxygen

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Intravenous salbutamol infusion

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Oral salbutamol syrup

Answer

No bronchodilator is required in mild exacerbations

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute asthma in children