Which steroid works best for kids with asthma attacks? new study has answers.
NCT ID NCT07275593
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study compared two steroid medicines—dexamethasone given through a vein and prednisolone taken by mouth—to see which works better for children having an asthma attack. 224 children aged 2 to 12 took part. The goal was to find out which treatment controls the attack faster and more effectively.
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Nishtar Medical University Hospital
Multan, Punjab Province, 66000, Pakistan
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