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• Asthma is one of the most common causes of emergency department visits. • Treatment of asthma depends on the severity of the attack.
• The severity of the asthma attack must be rapidly evaluated upon arrival in the emergency department.
• Short-acting beta2-agonists represent the rescue medication of choice and should be taken as needed to reverse bronchoconstriction and relieve symptoms. • Oral corticosteroids should always be used in case of moderate and severe asthma attacks since they result in fewer and shorter hospitalizations. • According to international guidelines, a liquid formulation of oral corticosteroids is preferred to tablets in children.