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How to assess and manage the acute phase of an asthma episode in children
Tshimanga P. , Battisti O.
Rev Med Liege 2015, 70(2),57-60Abstract : Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in childhood. An acute crisis can occur during an episode of exacerbation or may be the onset of the disease in a non-asthmatic child. Acute asthma is most often manifested by signs of respiratory distress that will lead the child to the doctor. Regardless of the context, the crisis has to be quickly and efficiently handled. The assessment of the crisis severity, immediate care, treatment and monitoring will be discussed in this article
