Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks

References

Citations

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  3. Gries DM, et al. (2000). A single dose of intramuscularly administered dexamethasone acetate is as effective as oral prednisone to treat asthma exacerbations in young children. Journal of Pediatrics, 136(3): 298–303.

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: May 15, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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