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StatPearls, LLC

  • Asthma
  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Cough
  • Dyspnea
  • Respiratory Sounds

Asthma Medication in Children

Asthma typically presents with a history of respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough and is characterized by chronic airway inflammation. In adults and older children, the diagnosis of asthma can be confirmed by spirometric evaluation, but asthma is a diagnostic challenge in younger children, typically school-aged. A careful history, exam, trigger factors, response to bronchodilator medications, and family history can help establish asthma diagnosis in this age group. This course highlights a stepwise approach to interprofessional asthma evaluation and treatment and discusses the medications used for rescue and control. Since the approach to a stepwise escalation or de-escalation of medication options differs depending on where the patient presents, these practice guidelines are highlighted. Biologics and immunotherapies are also discussed for refractory or chronic presentations, emphasizing adverse drug reactions (ADR) for all classes. Participating clinicians gain a specialized understanding of asthma medication in children, involving professionals from allied health professions such as nurses, technicians, and, in particular, pediatricians.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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