Severe Asthma in Children: Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management

Severe asthma in children can be challenging to recognise, investigate and manage effectively. In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore the evaluation and management of severe asthma in children, including how to distinguish it from difficult-to-treat asthma, key clinical assessments, common mimics, adherence issues, comorbidities, and the latest treatment approaches.We discuss the importance of a structured paediatric severe asthma assessment, the role of inhaler technique, environmental triggers, multidisciplinary input, and when to consider advanced therapies such as biologics. Whether you are a paediatrician, trainee, allergy specialist, respiratory clinician, or healthcare professional with an interest in children’s asthma care, this episode offers practical, evidence-informed insights to support better outcomes for children with severe asthma.Listen now to learn more about severe asthma in children, paediatric asthma assessment, difficult asthma, and modern management strategies.Sources:Khurana, S. and Holguin, F. (eds.) (2020) Difficult To Treat Asthma: Clinical Essentials. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland AG.Bush, A., Fleming, L. and Saglani, S. (2017) 'Severe asthma in children', Respirology, pp. 886-897. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTubeDisclaimer: The information shared in this podcast and on this website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Please don't ignore or delay seeking medical advice based on content from this podcast or website.Buy me a coffee: https://coff.ee/goodlifecreationsSend us Fan MailSupport the showBrought to you by - Goodlife Creations (2026). Music by - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay.