Abstract:Asthma is an episodic disease of the airways characterized by inflammation and constriction of the bronchi. It has a significant societal impact with over 25 million persons affected in the United States alone and annually accounts for approximately 3300 deaths in the US. Standard therapy for acute severe asthma is effective for most patients, but controversies exist surrounding the care of the impending or actual respiratory failure patient. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation has been effective in mul… Show more
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