Refractory asthma coexisting with a double aortic arch: a case report and literature review

J Asthma. 2010 Dec;47(10):1165-7. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2010.525676. Epub 2010 Oct 15.

Abstract

Asthma that is poorly controlled despite adequate treatment should be investigated for medication compliance, treatment adherence, environmental control, asthma mimics, and comorbidities especially in infants and young children. Here, the case of a 2-year-old child with refractory asthma coexisting with a double aortic arch is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Asthma / drug therapy
  • Asthma / immunology
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Budesonide / therapeutic use*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Budesonide