[Pediatrics. New treatment options for viral bronchiolitis]

I Rochat; G Hafen

[Pediatrics. New treatment options for viral bronchiolitis]

Rev Med Suisse. 2013 Jan 16;9(369):134-5.

[Article in French]

Authors

I Rochat¹, G Hafen

Affiliation

¹ Unité de pneumologie pédiatrique, DMCP, Département medico-chirurgical de pédiatrie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. isabelle.rochat@chuv.ch

PMID: 23409652

Abstract

The combination of nebulized epinephrine and high dose dexamethasone, or nebulized hypertonic saline, are promising new therapeutic strategies for viral bronchiolitis in the young infant. However, further research is needed before a general recommendation can be given.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Bronchiolitis, Viral / drug therapy*
Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
Epinephrine / therapeutic use
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Saline Solution, Hypertonic / therapeutic use

Substances

Bronchodilator Agents
Glucocorticoids
Saline Solution, Hypertonic
Dexamethasone
Epinephrine