What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of aminophylline in treating acute asthma in patients receiving beta-agonists and corticosteroids.

March 22, 2026PEDIATRICS

Aminophylline in the Treatment of Acute Asthma When Beta-2 Adrenergics and Steroids Are Provided

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AAAllen AdinoffUniversity of Colorado Denver

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Observational analysis shows aminophylline has no significant impact on PEFR in acute asthma, suggesting it may increase side effects in the emergency department.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of aminophylline in treating acute asthma in patients receiving beta-agonists and corticosteroids.
Evaluated patients in an emergency department setting
Compared changes in PEFR with and without aminophylline administration
Assessed side effects associated with aminophylline use
Aminophylline did not significantly improve PEFR compared to beta-agonists and corticosteroids alone
Increased side effects were noted with aminophylline use in the emergency department

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Allen Adinoff (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf390ac7b3c90b18b43289 https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.94.2.266a

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Observational analysis shows aminophylline has no significant impact on PEFR in acute asthma, suggesting it may increase side effects in the emergency department.

Aminophylline in the Treatment of Acute Asthma When Beta-2 Adrenergics and Steroids Are Provided

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Aminophylline in the Treatment of Acute Asthma When Beta-2 Adrenergics and Steroids Are Provided

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