What drug is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute,severe asthma episode in a young child?
A) Ephedrine
B) Theophylline
C) Aminophylline
D) Short-acting b2-agonists

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Short-acting b2-agonists are the first treatment in an acute asthma exacerbation.Ephedrine and aminophylline are not helpful in acute asthma exacerbations.Theophylline is unnecessary for treating asthma exacerbations.

What Drug Is Usually Given First in the Emergency Treatment