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Nebulised Budesonide vs. oral Prednisolone for the treatment of acute exacerbation of asthma in children

Three Part Question

In [children with acute exacerbation of asthma] is [nebulised budesonide better than oral prednisolone] at [reducing hospital admission rates and improving symptoms]

Clinical Scenario

A 6 year old attends the emergency department with a moderate exacerbation of his asthma.