High-dose systemic corticosteroids may be effective early in the course of bronchiolitis

Pediatrics. 2007 Apr;119(4):864-5; discussion 865-6. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-2888.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Bronchiolitis / diagnosis
  • Bronchiolitis / drug therapy*
  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Female
  • Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dexamethasone
  • Prednisone