Acute Asthma Attack

1. Epidemiology

1.1. 17.7 million adults

1.2. 6.3 million children

2. Clinical Presentation

2.1. Bronchial spasm, edema and mucus secretion

2.2. Wheezing,dyspnea, Cough, exercise intolerance

3. Diagnosis

3.1. Rapid assessment of ABGs, expiratory flow rates, identify underlying triggers

3.2. Identify possible hypoxemia and respiratory alkalosis

4. Treatment

4.1. Avoidance of triggers

4.2. Short-acting beta agonists

4.3. inhaled corticosteroids