Prednisone for Stridor or Recurrent Wheeze (In Clinic) (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Give Prednisone for Stridor or Recurrent Wheeze with Severe Classification

• Give one dose of prednisone as part of pre-referral treatment for STRIDOR or for RECURRENT WHEEZE with severe classification.

Weight	Age	Prednisone 5 mg
Up to 8 kg	-	2 tabs
< 8 kg	Up to 2 years	4 tabs
	2 - 5 years	6 tabs

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treatments in Clinic Only; Prednisone for Stridor or Recurrent Wheeze

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Last checked for updates: June 2023