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cough-variant asthma - Kelkar - World Allergy Organization

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Key RecommendationsManaging <strong>asthma</strong> in children 0-4 years• Diagnosis is often difficult.• Treatment has not been adequately studied.• Criteria for initiation of long-term-control therapy:− 3 wheezing episodes in past year and positive<strong>asthma</strong> risk profile.− those who require symptomatic treatment> 2 days per week− two or more severe exacerbations within6 monthsDRAFT NHLBI 2007

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