The acute asthma CPG has been updated and reviewed by interstate reviewers.
The Key points for the CPG are
- If unsure if anaphylaxis or asthma, treat as anaphylaxis. Treatment of both is critical
- Children <12 months of age presenting with wheeze are likely to have bronchiolitis
- Preschoolers should only be given steroids for wheeze that is bronchodilator responsive and requires admission