pulmonary disorders
Wheezing
Treatment of Wheezing
Definitive treatment of wheezing is treatment of underlying disorders. Wheezing itself can be relieved with inhaled bronchodilators (eg,albuterol2.5 mg nebulized solution or 108 mcg metered dose inhalation). Long-term control of persistent asthmatic wheezing may require inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta agonists, leukotriene inhibitors, or other therapies. Parenteral (eg, subcutaneous)epinephrine, intravenous H2 blockers (diphenhydramine), corticosteroids (methylprednisolone), and inhaledalbuterolor possibly racemicepinephrineare indicated in cases of anaphylaxis. 