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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoGuía actualizada sobre el manejo del asma en pacientes pediátricos. Revisión sistemática(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Rodas Balcazar, María José; Alomía Castro, Paul Esteban; 0704994680Abstract: Asthma is a condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and cough that can vary in intensity and duration. Approximately two million children seek medical attention each year for acute asthma, with 20% of them experiencing disease relapses within three weeks after the initial consultation, requiring emergency care in some cases. Objective: Conduct a systematic review describing the primary therapeutic strategies for managing asthma in the pediatric population. Methodology: Systematic documentary review, non-experimental, descriptive, structured under PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 43 articles were collected, and 27 met the inclusion criteria. One article was duplicated, four articles did not meet the established timeframe for publication, and 11 articles were unrelated to the topic. Conclusions: Asthma treatment should be personalized based on the severity, recurrence of clinical manifestations, and individual response to medications. Asthma therapy encompasses two aspects: controller medications and quick-relief medications; the first ones are used daily to prevent symptoms and reduce airway inflammation, typically involving salbutamol and inhaled corticosteroids. Quick-relief medications are used during asthma crises, including bronchodilators like salbutamol, intravenous corticosteroids, and other rescue medications.