A six‐month old male infant with severe atopic dermatitis was admitted with hypoalbuminemia, oliguria and cyanosis of the extremitie. s. There was marked edema and generalized eczema with foul, yellowish exudates. The patient's major clinical manifestations were attributed to the loss of albumin through the skin. Although atopic dermatitis is a common disease in children, here we want to show that systemic disturbances may arise from such condition, describe the total care given the patient, and emphasize the wholistic approach in managing cases of severe atopic dermatitis, intensive treatment was instituted and the patient was discharged after three weeks and remained in a stable condition.

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

The treatment of status asthmaticus is one of the most important factors in controlling the patient with asthma attacks. We have studied hormone changes in status asthmaticus and considered what is the best treatment in the asthma attack condition in children. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), renin activity, and aldosterone activity are elevated in severe asthma attack conditions, and these high levels are correlated with high levels in Wood's clinical score. It is theoretical that patients with dehydration and respiratory failure show such elevation in hormones, and it is well known that under such conditions β2‐stimulant enhances renin production. From our study, it is concluded that β22 ‐stimulant subcutaneous injection must be considered in status asthmaticus. In children, amminophylline i.v. drip therapy may be one of the best treatments in status asthmaticus.