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    Addition of long‐acting beta‐agonists to inhaled corticosteroids for asthma in preschool children: A systematic review
    (W.B. Saunders Ltd, 2024) Ambrozej, Dominika; Cieslik, Cieslik; Feleszko, Wojciech; Rodriguez-Martinez, Carlos E.; Castro Rodríguez, José Antonio
    Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonists (LABA) are essential in asthma management, but the guidelines for treatment in preschool children remain heterogeneous worldwide. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of LABA + ICS therapy in asthmatic children under six years. We searched four databases, identifying six eligible studies (n = 1415 preschoolers), and in all the LABA used was salmeterol. Due to high heterogeneity, quantitative analysis was not feasible. Three before-and-after studies demonstrated significant reductions in unscheduled visits and hospitalizations due to asthma exacerbations with LABA + ICS. One RCT showed fewer exacerbations in the LABA + ICS group compared to ICS alone. Night-time awakenings decreased significantly in two studies but not in one RCT. Improvements in lung function using impulse oscillometry and FeNO levels were noted with LABA+ICS in one RCT. No significant adverse effects were reported. Despite positive findings, high-quality trials are needed to confirm these results, particularly using formoterol as LABA, aligning with the recommendations. Further research is imperative to optimize asthma management in preschool children.