152
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2006
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2009
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2009
ICS Prescription + Standard Asthma ED Discharge Therapy
"Subjects are given a prescription for a 30 day supply of an inhaled corticosteroid based on age:~1-4 year olds Budesonide 0.5mg via nebulizer once daily; 5-11 year olds Fluticasone propionate 44mcg 2 puffs via spacer twice daily; 12-18 year olds Fluticasone propionate 110mcg 2 puffs via spacer twice daily"
Standard Asthma ED Discharge Therapy
Subjects are instructed to use albuterol as needed (up to every 4 hours), may be prescribed prednisone and to follow-up with their primary doctor in 3-5 days. All view an educational video about asthma control and are provided a home nebulizer if needed.
CHOP, Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
OTHER