Effect of Nebulized Budesonide and Oral Corticosteroids on Wheezing Episode Relapse in Children (BudER)
Asthma
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Asthma focused on measuring Asthma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children ages 1-8 years old Discharge from emergency department/outpatient clinic with a diagnosis of asthma exacerbation after usual standard care Subjects must be able to show efficient use with a jet nebulizer Exclusion Criteria: Subjects requiring hospitalization Subjects receiving oral steroids 1 week prior to presentation to emergency department. Subjects with FEV1 < 50% of predicted Subjects with co-morbid medical conditions (renal or cardiovascular disease) Subjects with reported history of HIV Subjects unable to follow up for study visits Subjects who are frequently enuretic
Sites / Locations
- Bellevue Pediatric Associates
- Allegheny General Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Treatment with Budesonide
Usual care
Subject is treated with nebulized budesonide 0.5 BID for 3 weeks
Subject is treated with usual care as provided by the doctor. Usual care normally consists of treatment with albuterol with or without an oral steroid.