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Asthma (Indicators of Critically Ill Asthma Attack (upright position, S/S…
Asthma
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Pathophysiology
characterized by increased sensitivity of airways to irritants and allergens, causing bronchospasm and inflammation to lining of lower airways
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patients usually suffer acute, irregular, periodic attacks
between attacks, usually have few or no S/S
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two kinds of asthma
extrinsic or "allergic"
usually results from reaction to dust, pollen, smoke, or other irritants in the air
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