Asthma is the commonest of all chronic diseases in children and a major reason for admission to hospital still there is lack of asthma control in 26 to 45 percent of children, as per a review in CMAJ(Canadian Medical Association Journal.
The review provided invaluable insights for differentiating between transient asthma and chronic asthma in preschoolers and information on managing both types.
From Sciencedaily.com:
For children with intermittent asthma, using inhaled corticosteroids only during attacks does not appear to be effective. Regular therapy with inhaled steroids should be used for children with more severe intermittent or persistent symptoms. Treatment with leukotriene receptor antagonists during the viral season may help to reduce symptoms and visits to health care providers. The possibility of another condition should be considered if children do not respond to optimal therapy.
The study authors stated that more research is needed for examining the effectiveness of asthma treatment options among young children.
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