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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma
Published on: November 4, 2010
Review article: management of acute severe and near-fatal asthma
Anthony D Holley1, Robert J Boots
1Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia. Anthony_holley@health.qld.gov.au
Abstract:
Despite a decline in the Australian overall asthma mortality, near-fatal/critical asthma continues to be a significant management issue for emergency physicians and intensivists. Near-fatal asthma is a unique subtype of asthma, with a variety of clinical presentations, requiring rapid and aggressive intervention. The pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of near-fatal asthma remains very complex. The present review discusses recent advances and evidence for current available strategies targeting this time critical emergency.
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