This episode will focus on diagnosis and management of acute asthma exacerbations in the pediatric patient with a known previous diagnosis of asthma. This podcast was written by Colin Siu with the help of Dr. Melissa Chan, a pediatric emergency physician and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Alberta.  These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.   Related Content: Podcast: Approach to a Child in Respiratory Distress Podcast: Acute Cough Case: Breathing difficulty in a 12 year old boy Case: Respiratory distress in a 4 year old male Case: Shortness of breath in a 10 year old boy