Paediatrics
Wheeze and Asthma in Children
Acute wheeze management and chronic asthma step-up therapy for children
Source: BTS/SIGN 2019 / NICE NG80
Step 1 of ~7
info
Childhood Wheeze
Wheeze <12 months: likely viral bronchiolitis. Age 1–5: episodic (viral) or multi-trigger wheeze. >5 years: asthma more likely. Assess severity.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Salbutamol (Paediatric — Asthma/Wheeze) · Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA)
- Magnesium Sulphate IV (Acute Asthma) · Bronchodilator / Smooth muscle relaxant
- Itraconazole (Respiratory) · Antifungal — ABPA / Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
- Insulin (IV Infusion — ICU Glucose Control) · Insulin — ICU Glucose Management
- Sodium Chloride 3% (Hypertonic Saline) · Hypertonic Electrolyte Solution — ICP/Hyponatraemia Management
- Doxapram hydrochloride · Respiratory stimulant
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.