Not all caregivers use albuterol appropriately for child asthma
A study that included 114 caregivers found 68% used albuterol appropriately when a child's asthma flared up, while 32% either undertreated or overtreated the child. The implementation of an asthma action plan or a recent primary care visit about asthma care didn't improve appropriate use, but a recent ED visit or hospitalization did increase the chance of appropriate use.
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This story published in AAP SmartBrief on 06/19/2009
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