Pediatric asthma. Asthma, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: At first the asthma is diagnosed according to GINA criteria and history, clinical examination and if possible, respiratory function tests and will be categorized as moderate to severe
Treatment - Drugs
At first the asthma is diagnosed according to GINA criteria and history, clinical examination and if possible, respiratory function tests and will be categorized as moderate to severe asthma.
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Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Babol University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5-14 years, suffering from moderate or severe asthma with asthma attack Exclusion criteria: History of steroid therapy, theophylline, Atrovent in the past three days; a history of chronic diseases such as Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis and known allergy to magnesium sulphate and salbutamol and the inability to perform peak flow meter
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase of PEFR (Peak Expiratory Flow Rate). Timepoint: 0,30,60 and 90 minutes after entrance. Method of measurement: With peak flow meter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary index. Timepoint: At 0, 30, 60 , 90th minute. Method of measurement: By using Pulmonary index table. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactIraj Mohammadzadeh, MD
Non-Communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center
Outcome results
None listed