This study aims to compare the efficacy of a one-time IM dose of dexamethasone versus a 5-day course of prednisone in adult ED patients presenting with asthma exacerbations. This is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trial conducted at two urban EDs within the Montefiore Health System.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults ≥18 years old presenting to the ED with an asthma exacerbation
* Diagnosed with asthma per International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) criteria or by the treating clinician
* Discharged from the ED with a primary diagnosis of asthma exacerbation
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults ≥18 years old presenting to the ED with an asthma exacerbation
* Diagnosed with asthma per International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) criteria or by the treating clinician
* Discharged from the ED with a primary diagnosis of asthma exacerbation
* Initiated systemic corticosteroids during the ED visit
* Must be English or Spanish speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of systemic corticosteroids, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administration before ED arrival
* History of severe adverse reactions to corticosteroids
* Heart failure and uncontrolled diabetes (glucose \>300mg/dL in the ED)
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding as prednisone is the preferred treatment for asthma in this population
* Inability to provide informed consent
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