CWTE: Asthma

What is the difference between preschool wheeze and asthma? Professor Sarath Ranganathan joins us to explain why it is important to be cautious about the use of steroids and other asthma preventers in the preschool group. He offers insights into potential new therapies or opportunities for prevention of asthma with evidence coming from research in early childhood.

Resources:

The RCH Asthma Clinical Practice Guidelines

The RCH patient education videos

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