Status asthmaticus. Early institution of treatment.
Advances in therapy of status asthmaticus have made death among hospitalized patients uncommon. The routine use of airflow measurements may help patients and physicians recognize increasing severity of asthma and react before symptoms worsen. Early recognition allows institution of effective therapy before critical airflow limitation has developed.
Dean
N C
NC
Respiratory Care Division, Medical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Francisco.
Brown
J K
JK
D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000175:diagnosis; D013224:Status Asthmaticus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors