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Status asthmaticus history and symptoms
Introduction
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History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- Rapidly progressive dyspnea
- Non-productive cough
- Profuse sweating
- Central cyanosis
- Loss of consciousness and/or seizure secondary to severe hypoxia may be observed
- Inability to speak more than one or two words may be observed with severe airway obstruction
References
References
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