Steroid Treatment for Wheezing Questioned

Episodic attacks of wheeze triggered by viral cold are common in preschoolers. These attacks are different from allergic asthma since the frequency disappears by school age. The current recommendation is that parents administer oral steroids at the first sign of an attack. But whether or not the steroids are effective is controversial. The research shows a course of steroids was no more effective than placebo in reducing respiratory symptoms or the need for hospital admission. Researchers in ...