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Kerala State Drug Formulary.pdf

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Guidelines<br />

h) Oxygen inhalation and other treatment modes like<br />

antibiotics, alkali therapy, and I.V fluid if indicated.<br />

No sedation, but monitor carefully.<br />

Very few cases may need artificial ventilation to save life<br />

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN < 5 YEARS OF AGE<br />

Step Long term control Quick Relief<br />

Step 4<br />

Severe Persistent High dose inhaled steroid with Bronchodilator as<br />

spacer. If needed add systemic needed for symptom<br />

steroids 2 mg/kg/day relief upto three<br />

times a day<br />

Step 3<br />

Moderate persistent Medium dose inhaled steroid “ “<br />

with spacer OR medium dose<br />

inhaled steroid with cromolyn<br />

OR medium dose inhaled steroid<br />

with long acting theophylline<br />

Step 2<br />

Mild persistent Daily anti-inflammatory<br />

medication “ “<br />

either inhaled<br />

cromolyn or low<br />

dose inhaled steroids<br />

Step1<br />

Mild intermittent No daily medication needed Bronchodilator as<br />

needed for symptom<br />

relief-either<br />

inhaled short acting<br />

beta 2 agonist with<br />

spacer or oral beta 2<br />

agonists<br />

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