Acute Asthma Exacerbation

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pathophysiology
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Acute Asthma Exacerbation
  1. Clinical Presentation
    1. Anxiety
      1. Coughing
        1. Wheezing
          1. Chest tightness
            1. Shortness of breath
            2. Diagnosis
              1. Peak flow
                1. Pulmonary function test
                2. Pathophysiology
                  1. Increased activation of CD8
                    1. Activation of Granulocyte influx
                      1. Oxidations of lipids and proteins
                        1. Increased Oxygen free radical production
                          1. T cell activation
                          2. Epidemiology
                            1. Change in weather
                              1. Family history of severe Asthma
                                1. Poor airflow
                                  1. Allergies
                                  2. Treatment
                                    1. Administration of Magnesium
                                      1. Corticosteroids
                                        1. Bronchodilators
                                          1. Administration of Oxygen
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