[Hormonal inhalation preparations in the treatment of bronchial asthma in children]

Abstract

Hormonal inhalation preparations (Becotide, Beclomet) were given to 59 children aged 3 to 18 years with severe and long-standing asthma. In most cases (70% a striking improvement of the general condition was achieved with complete regression or alleviation of dyspnoeic attacks. In 15 out of 17 children prednisone could have been withdrawn. No side effects were noted. In 4 children administration of Becotide or Beclomet was not possible.