Asthma exacerbation is a common reason for children to present to the emergency
department. If primary therapies fail to halt the progression of an asthma flare, status …

Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine are the most known methylxanthines as they are
present in coffee, tea and/or chocolate. In the last decades, a huge experimental effort has …

Background Acute asthma attack is a frequent condition in children. It is one of the most
common reasons for emergency department (ED) visit and hospitalization. Appropriate care …

In the past, the only treatment of acute exacerbations of obstructive diseases with
hypercapnic respiratory failure refractory to medical treatment was invasive mechanical …

The developing central nervous system is vulnerable to several stimuli, especially
psychotropic drugs. Sedation procedures during the developmental period are frequent in …

Asthma is the most common disease of childhood globally and acute asthma is the most
significant risk factor for asthma-related death and chronic complications. This article will aim …

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis that use of heliox would
result in improvement of gas exchange when used with high flow nasal cannula in infants …

Respiratory emergencies are 1 of the most common reasons parents seek evaluation for the
their children in the emergency department (ED) each year, and respiratory failure is the …

Asthma is one of the most common pediatric emergencies among children throughout the
world, where an estimated 300 million individuals are affected [1]. The prevalence of asthma …

OBJECTIVES: To describe the change in the management, and outcome of children with
acute severe asthma (ASA) admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at tertiary …