Status asthmaticus risk factors

• Increased use of bronchodilator despite resistance,
• Frequent exacerbations despite the use of corticosteroids,
• Despite adhering to therapy, a peak flow rate of less than 10% from baseline,
• Frequent hospitalization for acute attacks,
• History of syncope or seizure during an acute asthmatic attack,
• Oxygen saturation lower than 92% despite supplemental oxygen,
• Airway obstruction is significantly reduced, resulting in severe impairment of air motion that leads to a silent chest with the absence of wheeze suggestive of an imminent respiratory arrest.

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