A 10-year-old boy was brought to the hospital with complaints of expiratory dyspnea, respirations are 30/min. He explains his state by a change in the weather conditions. For the last 4 years the boy has been registered for regular check-ups due to his diagnosis of third degree persistent bronchial asthma. To provide emergency aid for this child, first he needs to be given:

Answer options

1. Salbutamol or short-acting β2-agonists
2. Euphylline (Aminophylline)
3. Claritin (Loratadine)
4. Dexamethasone
5. Adrenaline

Explanation

A 10-year-old boy was brought to the hospital with complaints of expiratory dyspnea, respirations are 30/min. He explains his state by a change in the weather conditions For the last 4 years the boy has been registered for regular check-ups due to his diagnosis of third degree persistent bronchial asthma. To provide emergency aid for this child, first he needs to be given:A. Salbutamol or short-acting B2-agonists → short-acting and our question asks for first aid B. Claritin (Loratadine) → Anti Allergic & long-acting C. Dexamethasone D. Adrenaline → not indicated E. Euphylline (Aminophylline) → long-acting bronchodilator