A 5-year-old boy with known asthma presents with acute wheeze. You are unsure whether he has asthma or anaphylaxis. According to RCH asthma guidance, ...

Question

A 5-year-old boy with known asthma presents with acute wheeze. You are unsure whether he has asthma or anaphylaxis. According to RCH asthma guidance, what is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Treat as anaphylaxis if in doubt

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Treat as asthma first and observe for response

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Give antibiotics immediately

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Perform peak expiratory flow measurement before any treatment

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Delay all treatment until a paediatrician reviews him

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Asthma vs anaphylaxis

A 5-year-old boy with known asthma presents with acute wheeze. You are unsure whether he has asthma or anaphylaxis. According to RCH asthma guidance, what is the recommended approach?