Question

A 7-year-old boy with asthma is discharged from A&E after a moderate asthma exacerbation. According to UK childhood asthma guidance, what is the preferred device for delivering Salbutamol at home?

Accepted Answer

Pressurised metered-dose inhaler with spacer.

Answer

Nebuliser driven by oxygen cylinder.

Answer

Dry-powder inhaler without spacer.

Answer

Oral Salbutamol syrup.

Answer

Intravenous Salbutamol via community nurse.

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy with asthma is discharged from A&E after a moderate asthma exacerbation. According to UK childhood asthma guidance, what is the preferred device for delivering Salbutamol at home?