Inhaled Corticosteroids Rarely Prescribed at Emergency Department Discharge Despite Low Rates of Follow-Up Care.

By Amir Safavi | March 21, 2023 |

Link: https://doi.org/S0736-4679(23)00062-8 Authors: Kligler, Sophie Karwoska; Vargas-Torres, Carmen; Abbott, Ethan E; Lin, Michelle P Abstract: Guidelines recommend an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) prescription on emergency department (ED) discharge after acute asthma exacerbations. We sought to identify rates and predictors of ICS prescription at ED discharge. Secondary outcomes included ICS prescription rates in a high-risk subgroup, outpatient…

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