Asthma is diagnosed when spirometry shows a FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 0.7 with a greater than 12% increase in FEV1 on spirometry with bronchodilation.
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Asthma exacerbation in pediatrics
IV magnesium is shown to lower need for hospitalization in patients with acute exacerbation of asthma – after SABA, ipratropium and steroids.