Artigo Revisado por pares

Finnish guidelines for the treatment of laryngitis, wheezing bronchitis and bronchiolitis in children

2015; Wiley; Volume: 105; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/apa.13162

ISSN

1651-2227

Autores

Terhi Tapiainen, Janne Aittoniemi, Johanna Immonen, Heli Jylkkä, Tuula Meinander, Kirsi Nuolivirta, Ville Peltola, Eeva Salo, Raija Seuri, Satu‐Maaria Walle, Matti Korppi,

Tópico(s)

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Resumo

Abstract Evidence‐based guidelines are needed to harmonise and improve the diagnostics and treatment of children's lower respiratory tract infections. Following a professional literature search, an interdisciplinary working group evaluated and graded the available evidence and constructed guidelines for treating laryngitis, bronchitis, wheezing bronchitis and bronchiolitis. Conclusion Currently available drugs were not effective in relieving cough symptoms. Salbutamol inhalations could relieve the symptoms of wheezing bronchitis and should be administered via a holding chamber. Nebulised adrenaline or inhaled or oral glucocorticoids did not reduce hospitalisation rates or relieve symptoms in infants with bronchiolitis and should not be routinely used.

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