Acute Medicine | Respiratory | History of acute asthma
History of Acute Asthma
Session Overview
Description
This session examines the history of acute asthma presentation and how it relates to the underlying pathophysiology. It goes on to identify important indicators of acute and life-threatening disease.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Identify the clinical history of acute asthma and risk of life-threatening disease
The history in acute asthma is related to the underlying pathophysiology, and is a strong indicator of a diagnosis of acute asthma and future prognosis. Although the history may not be elicited in full at first presentation in acute asthma, it is important to examine prior to discharge to guide management.
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