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Steroids in bronchiolitis may decrease recurrences of wheezing

published 05-06-2006

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Randomized placebo controlled trial Only rhinovirus and RSV infections were considered. The group receiving prednisolone had significantly fewer relapses of wheezing in the 2 months following admission, from 56% in the placebo group to 22% in the treatment group.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Prednisolone in Early Wheezing Induced by Rhinovirus or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 25(6):482-488, June 2006.