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Children in the first year of life have a less satisfactory response to treatment, but it is still worthwhile using bronchodilators by oral or nebulized route. In more severe cases, cromolyn or nebulized steroids are needed. Over 1 year, response to therapy is better and metered-dose inhalers with spacers become an easier way to deliver medication, although in severe acute attacks the nebulized route remains the preferred one.
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König, P. Treatment considerations in children aged 0–5 years. Lung 168 (Suppl 1), 243–245 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02718138
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