Comparative efficacy of oral dex versus oral prednisone in acute pediatric asthma
Posted on: August 8, 2014, by : Sonny Tat MD MPH
Qureshi F, Zaritsky A, Poirier M (2001). Journal of Pediatrics.
Abstract Conclusions:
“In children with acute asthma, 2 doses of dexamethasone provide similar efficacy with improved compliance and fewer side effects than 5 doses of prednisone.”