Montelukast in Mild Asthmatic Children With Allergic Rhinitis (0476-367)
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Asthma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between 2 and 14 years old
- Diagnosed with asthma, classified as mild persistent asthma according to Global Initiative Asthma Guidelines (GINA)
- Diagnosed with comorbid allergic rhinitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with suspected sinus infection
- Prior treatment with high dose inhaled corticosteroid requiring a dose higher than beclomethasone dipropionate 400 ug per day, or equivalent, other medications used in severe cases
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Montelukast
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)
Participants were treated for 12 months after randomization: Participants 2 to 5 years of age took one 4 mg chewable tablet and 6 to 14 years of age took one 5 mg chewable tablet daily in the evening. If participants had exacerbated from mild to moderate within 12 weeks, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) was added to Montelukast and ICS, respectively and those participants were excluded in the efficacy evaluation at 12 weeks.
Participants were treated for 12 months after randomization: Each participant's physician selected the ICS agent, dose, and regimen. If participants had exacerbated from mild to moderate within 12 weeks, ICS was added to Montelukast and ICS, respectively and those participants were excluded in the efficacy evaluation at 12 weeks.