Most common mode of treatment of a 1 year old child with asthma is:: (A) Inhaled sho acting beta 2 agonist, (B) Oral sho acting theophylline, (C) Oral ketotifen, (D) Leukotriene agonist
Answer is A. Asthma in children between 1-3 years of age is treated with inhaled beta-2 adrenergics and/or theophylline administered by nebuliser or face mask. Ref: Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, Mani S. Kavuru, 2007 - Page 41; Pediatric Allergy, Asthma And Immunology, Springer, 2008 - Page 828; Ghai Essential Pediatrics - 6th Edition, Page 357