Continuous Versus Intermittent Nebulization Therapy in Acute Asthma Exacerbation at Emergency Department

continuous nebulization using the MiniHEART-HiFlo® nebulizer containing Budesonide 1000 microgram/2 ml (3 respules) + 1.25 mg of fenoterol and 0.5 mg of ipratropium bromide (Berodual®, 4 ml) and Normal saline 12 ml in the nebulizer chamber. Patients in this group will receive continuous aerosol therapy over a period of 1 hour at an oxygen flow rate of 8 L/min

intermittent nebulization using a nebulizer containing Budesonide 1000 microgram/2 ml (1 respules) + 1.25 mg of fenoterol and 0.5 mg of ipratropium bromide (Berodual®, 4 ml) at an oxygen flow rate of 10 L/min every 20 minutes, thrice within 1 hour