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Status Asthmaticus

Medical Definition: A sudden intense and continuous aggravation of a state of asthma, marked by dyspnea to the point of exhaustion and collapse and not responding to the usual therapeutic efforts.
Guide Notes: sudden intense aggravation of asthma
Previously Indexed: Asthma (1966-1984)

Status Asthmaticus Medical Definitions and Terms

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