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Acute Asthma (Pathophysiology (exposure to allergen, Inflammatory cells…
Acute Asthma
Pathophysiology
exposure to allergen
Inflammatory cells activated
Smooth muscle contraction
Increased mucus secretion
Airway Obstruction
Clinical Presentation
Chest tightness
shortness of breath
Wheezing
Coughing
Treatment
Corticosteriods
Intubation and Ventilation for Acidosis
Bronchodilators
Oxygen
Epidemiology
18.7 Million American Adults
6 Million American Children
Diagnosis
ABG
Respiratory alkalosis and hypoxemia
Respiratory acidosis and hypercapneia
Pulmonary Function Test