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Comparative Efficacy of Dexamethasone versus Hydrocortisone in Severe Acute Pediatric Asthma

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This study aimed to compare the efficacy of dexamethasone and hydrocortisone in the treatment of acute paediatric asthma. Forty seven asthmatic children were randomised to receive either dexamethasone (0,6 mg/ml, maximum 16 mg) m a single dose or hydrocortisone (8-10 mg/kg/day) in 4 equal doses for 2 days. Our findings showed that the mean length of hospitalization in children receiving dexamethasone was significantly shorter than those receiving hydrocortisone

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