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50. Ask a Fellow: Asthma Exacerbation

The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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Managing Asthma Exacerbations and New Biologic Agents

Exploring the management of asthma exacerbations, the chapter covers the initial workup in the emergency department, criteria for hospital admission, and ongoing treatment strategies. It also delves into prescribing steroids for asthma exacerbations, including dosage considerations and recovery times. Additionally, it discusses the use of new biologic agents like Benralizumab targeting EOS in asthma and highlights a study showing promising results in reducing exacerbations.

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