Notes in Acute Asthma

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Published	10/08/2024	A {{c1::silent}} chest in asthma is an ominous sign.
Published	10/08/2024	Moderate to severe cases of Acute Asthma: {{c1::Salbutamol}} inhalers via a spacer device: starting with {{c2::10}} puffs every {{c2::2}…
Published	10/08/2024	Consider monitoring the serum {{c1::potassium}} when on high doses of salbutamol. Salbutamol causes {{c1::potassium}} to be absorbed from the …
Published	10/08/2024	salbutamol causes {{c1::tachycardia}} and a {{c1::tremor}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Acute asthma presents with rapidly worsening symptoms of: • Breathing: {{c1::Dyspnea, Tachypnea}}• Signs of {{c1::respiratory distress}}Soun…
Published	10/08/2024	Staples of management in acute viral induced wheeze or asthma are:Supplementary O2 if required: Start on {{c1::10-15L, 100% via non-rebreather ma…
Published	10/08/2024	In an acute asthma attack:Bronchodilators are slowly increased as required:• Nebulised {{c1::salbutamol}}, a {{c2::beta-2 agonist}}• Nebulised {{…
Published	10/08/2024	Moderate to severe cases of Acute Asthma:{{c1::Salbutamol}} inhalers via a spacer device: starting with {{c2::10}} puffs every {{c…
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