Open AccessRole of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma exacerbation in children: An updated meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Kanlayanee Sawanyawisuth,
Paiboon Chattakul,
Sittichai Khamsai,
Watchara Boonsawat,
Arinrada Ladla,
Verajit Chotmongkol,
Panita Limpawattana,
Jarin Chindaprasirt,
Vichai Senthong,
Chalongchai Phitsanuwong,
Kittisak Sawanyawisuth
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of emergencies, trauma and shock
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.313
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 0974-519X
pISSN - 0974-2700
DOI - 10.4103/jets.jets_116_19
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , odds ratio , exacerbation , meta analysis , confidence interval , acute severe asthma , pediatrics , respiratory disease , lung
Several studies showed that inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) may be a potential treatment in acute asthma exacerbation in children. This study was an update meta-analysis on the roles of ICS in the management of acute asthma exacerbation in children presenting to the hospital.