Guidance for the Management of Asthma and Wheeze in Children in an Acute Admission to Hospital
This guidance is designed to be used in practice to help diagnose and manage children with asthma and pre-school wheeze. Please click through the menus below to access the pathways and treatment recommendations. Each pathway is able to be downloaded for patient use but please only print when required to ensure you have the latest version available.
Acute Treatment Pathway
This pathway is designed for use across Children's Emergency Departments and Paediatric Assessment Units
This pathway is designed for use across Children's Emergency Departments and Paediatric Assessment Units
Discharge Advice
Select from the most appropriate age group
Select from the most appropriate age group
6-11 years
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) AND as Needed Salbutamol Reliever Therapy
Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART)
12+ years
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) AND as Needed Salbutamol Reliever Therapy
Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) using Symbicort or Duoresp Spiromax)
As needed Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) using Symbicort 100/3 MDI
As needed Anti-Inflammatory Reliever Therapy (AIR)
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