status asthmaticus

status asthmaticus

(æsˈmætɪkəs)

n

(Pathology) a severe attack of asthma in which the patient may die from respiratory failure if not treated with inhaled oxygen or other appropriate measures

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status asthmaticus - a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment asthma, asthma attack, bronchial asthma - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

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