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Acute Asthma Exacerbation (Epidemiology (Peaks during Flu season, Allergic…
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Epidemiology
Peaks during Flu season
Allergic response to a toxic inhalant
Tobacco use
Environmental pollution
Occupational exposure
Aspirin use
Viral infections
Pathophysiology
Respiratory failure
Hyperresponsiveness
Increased stimulation of inflammatory mediators
Airway obstruction
Hypoxia
Air trapping
Specific allergen
Clinical presentation
Coughing
Bronchospasms
Wheeze
Mucus plugs
Hypoxia
Chest tightness
Airway edema
Diagnosis
Acidosis
Mucus plugs
Elevated inflammatory mediators
Treatment
Bronchodialator
Corticosteroid inhalers
Glucocorticoids
Avoid triggers
CNS sympathetic agent like Epinephrine