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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Status asthmaticus is an medical emergency caused by an acute exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to standard bronchodilator and corticosteroid therapy. Symptoms include chest tightness, rapidly progressive dyspnea, non-productive cough and wheezing. Status asthmaticus if left untreated may result in severe bronchospasm, mucus plugging and rapidly develops acidosis and respiratory failure as a consequent of carbon dioxide retention and hypoxemia.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Approximately 10% of the US population is affected by asthma and an increased prevalence of 60% is observed in all age groups, with status asthmaticus requiring the highest rates of hospitalization.[1]

Diagnosis

Electrocardiogram

The presence of supraventricular tachycardia on ECG should raise a suspicion of theophylline toxicity.

CT

High-resolution CT may reveal several structural changes related to small-airway disease including cylindrical bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and air trapping.[2]

Other Diagnostic Studies

FEV1 lower than 60% predicted is strongly suggestive of severe airway obstruction.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Initial severity assessment is evaluated using arterial blood gas and pulmonary function test and aggressive therapy is initiated to prevent progression to respiratory failure

Primary Prevention

Avoid triggering factors

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Compliant to medications

References

  1. Gorelick M, Scribano PV, Stevens MW, Schultz T, Shults J (2008) Predicting need for hospitalization in acute pediatric asthma. Pediatr Emerg Care 24 (11):735-44. DOI:10.1097/PEC.0b013e31818c268f PMID: 18955910
  2. Robards VL, Lubin EN, Medlock TR (1975) Renal transplantation and placement of ileal stoma. Urology 5 (6):787-9. PMID: 1094668


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