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Child requiring repeated sho acting bronchodilators and what could be next line of management ?

A
Methylxanthines
B
Sho acting budesonide
C
Oral prednisolone
D
Montelukast
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Sho acting budesonide o Tolerance is a potential problem with b2-agonists. o So, b2 agonists should not be used on any regular schedule --> due to tolerance, bronchial hyperactivity not reduced on continous use. o It is advised that patients requiring regular medication should be treated with inhaled steroids and use of b2 agonist inhaler should be restricted to symptomatic relief of an acute attack.

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