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Asthma exacerbation

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Look for psychiatric symptoms or denial c  

Why?

  • Psychiatric symptoms are common in patients with near-fatal asthma attacks. Many patients are in denial of their symptoms. c

 

Expiry date: November 2003
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Authors   B   Wong , CM   Ball
Reviewer   B R   O'Driscoll
CAT Writers   B   Wong , CM   Ball