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Acute Asthma Exacerbations Overview by Yousef Al-Ameen is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Acute asthma exacerbations are characterized by increased airway responsiveness and recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Treatment involves oxygen, beta adrenergic agonists, corticosteroids, anticholinergics and magnesium sulfate to reverse bronchospasm and reduce inflammation. More severe exacerbations may require airway management techniques like noninvasive ventilation or intubation.
- Author
- Yousef Al-Ameen
- Language
- EN