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Emergency Medical ServicesAsthma
Pre-hospital Care
Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC)
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Journal of Paramedic Practice
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Asthma exacerbations are characterized by progressive increase in shortness of breath, decrease in expiratory airflow, productive or non-productive cough, wheezing and feeling of chest tightness. Emergency hospital admissions for asthma are costly and it is estimated 75% are avoidable through effective asthma management and routine care. This article addresses asthma management in prehospital care explaining relevant underlying pathophysiology of asthma exacerbations to provide clinicians with a greater understanding of asthma and its pharmacological and ventilatory management. Abstract published with permission.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.12968/jpar.2008.1.3.42043
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