علاج تفاقم الربو الحاد أو شبه الحاد: ضيق التنفس، السعال، الصفير وضيق الصدر

References

• An exacerbation is an acute or subacute worsening in symptoms and lung function, compared with the patient's usual status; some patients' initial presentation of asthma may be with an exacerbation.
• Start bronchodilator treatment with repeated doses of SABA (usually by pressurized metered-dose inhaler and spacer) and controlled flow oxygen, if needed and available.
• Inhaled albuterol (salbutamol) is the most common bronchodilator used to treat acute asthma.
• Start oral corticosteroids (except for mild exacerbations).
• Monitor closely: Check symptoms and oxygen saturation frequently. Measure lung function after 1 hour.
• Oxygen saturation >94% room air; PEF improving, and >60–80% of personal best or predicted.