Recognizing and Managing Severe Asthma Exacerbations

In this chapter, the focus is on defining and identifying severe asthma exacerbations, emphasizing clinical features and vital signs to look out for. The discussion covers risk factors, acute management in the emergency department with medications like salbutamol and ipratropium, and the importance of early intervention and avoiding sedatives. The chapter also explores the use of IV magnesium and evolving strategies like non-invasive ventilation in acute asthma management based on recent studies.