MDM – Asthma, Mild (Peds)

MDM, Peds

Differential Diagnosis: Cough, wheezing, asthma exacerbation, pneumonia, seasonal allergies, viral syndrome, Pneumothorax.
Rationale: Given the history of cough, difficulty breathing, wheeze and history of asthma, the patient’s symptoms may be attributed to either viral syndrome, pneumonia, acute asthma exacerbation or pneumothorax. Most likely, this represents an acute asthma exacerbation.

1) STAT bronchodilator therapy and steroids will be given, with re-assessments between nebulized treatments.
2) If worsening or persistent symptoms occur, the patient may require critical care management or admission to the hospital.

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