Which asthma drug works best for kids? new study puts two to the test
NCT ID NCT00585039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 101 children aged 6 to 17 with moderate to severe asthma attacks in the emergency room. It compared two medications, racemic albuterol and levalbuterol, to see which one improved breathing better and reduced the need for hospital admission. The goal was to find the most effective treatment for acute asthma flare-ups.
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Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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