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6 lip 2017 · Asthma exacerbations are most commonly triggered by viral respiratory infections, particularly with human rhinovirus. Given the importance of these events to asthma morbidity and health care costs, we will review common inciting factors for asthma exacerbations and approaches to prevent and treat these events.
- Acute Severe Asthma in Adolescent and Adult Patients: Current ...
According to the 2014 British Guidelines for Asthma, acute...
- Management of asthma exacerbation in the emergency departments
Acute asthma exacerbation is a medical emergency that should...
- Acute Severe Asthma in Adolescent and Adult Patients: Current ...
31 sie 2023 · An acute asthma exacerbation in adults presents as an acute or subacute episode of progressive worsening of asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness.
1 kwi 2024 · An overview of asthma management, the management of acute exacerbations of asthma at home and in the office, identification of risk factors for fatal asthma, and use of mechanical ventilation in severe exacerbations of asthma are discussed separately.
Advise on recognizing poor asthma control (worsening symptoms or peak flow readings), early signs of an exacerbation (sudden persistent worsening symptoms), what to do at the early signs of an exacerbation (increasing beta-2 agonist and starting oral corticosteroids), and seeking medical help if symptoms are not controlled.
22 sie 2019 · According to the 2014 British Guidelines for Asthma, acute severe asthma is defined as the asthma exacerbation that presents with any of the following: PEF 33–50% best or predicted, respiratory rate ≥ 25/min, heart rate ≥ 110/min and inability to complete sentences in one breath .
15 mar 2019 · Acute asthma exacerbation is a medical emergency that should be diagnosed and managed immediately . The treatment of asthma exacerbation depends on the severity of the exacerbation.
The goal of asthma exacerbation treatment is to relieve symptoms and return patients to their best lung function. Treatment includes. Inhaled bronchodilators (beta-2 agonists and anticholinergics) Usually systemic corticosteroids. (See also Asthma and Drug Treatment of Asthma.)
