Overview
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction and inflammation 1. Acute asthma exacerbations are a frequent cause of pediatric hospitalizations 1.
Diagnosis
No specific diagnostic criteria or grading systems are mentioned in the provided abstracts.Management
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) is being investigated as an add-on therapy to usual care (bronchodilators and corticosteroids) for acute asthma in children 1.
Evidence supporting the routine use of NPPV is weak, and clinical guidelines do not currently recommend it 1.
A previous review did not demonstrate a clear benefit of NPPV, but was limited by small sample sizes 1.Special Populations
Pediatrics: NPPV is being assessed as an add-on therapy for children (< 18 years) hospitalized with acute asthma exacerbations 1.Key Recommendations
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) may be an effective way to improve outcomes for some children with acute asthma, although evidence is weak 1. (Evidence: Weak)References
1 Korang SK, Baker M, Feinberg J, Newth CJ, Khemani RG, Jakobsen JC. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for acute asthma in children. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024. link