Child requiring repeated sho acting bronchodilators and what could be next line of management ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sho acting budesonide o Tolerance is a potential problem with b2-agonists. o So, b2 agonists should not be used on any regular schedule --> due to tolerance, bronchial hyperactivity not reduced on continous use. o It is advised that patients requiring regular medication should be treated with inhaled steroids and use of b2 agonist inhaler should be restricted to symptomatic relief of an acute attack.
Methylxanthines
Sho acting budesonide
Oral prednisolone
Montelukast