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Although a short course (ie, 3 to 5 days) of orally administered prednisolone is a common and widely accepted practice among clinicians for administering systemic corticosteroids in pediatric acute asthma,… Click to show full abstract
Although a short course (ie, 3 to 5 days) of orally administered prednisolone is a common and widely accepted practice among clinicians for administering systemic corticosteroids in pediatric acute asthma, oral dexamethasone for 1 to 2 days is an attractive alternative to prednisolone due to its better palatability and compliance. However, a cost‐effectiveness analysis regarding the use of dexamethasone compared to prednisolone is not sufficient, especially in lower‐ and middle‐income countries. The objective of this study was to analyze the cost‐effectiveness of prednisolone vs oral dexamethasone for treating pediatric asthma exacerbations.
Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2020
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