inhaled corticosteroids PRN for children with MILD persistent asthma

May 2011

You'll see more willingness to use inhaled corticosteroids PRN for children with MILD persistent asthma...or at least less opposition to it.

This is controversial...and goes against the mantra that inhaled steroids should be used daily as a controller med.

Daily use DOES work best to prevent asthma exacerbations. But some kids don't use them daily...especially for mild asthma.

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