A child struggling to breathe is brought to the emergency department with a prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. Assessment revealed the use of accessory muscles, a weak cough, audible wheezing sound, moist skin, and tachycardia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Jaydon Floyd

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24 October, 09:02

A child struggling to breathe is brought to the emergency department with a prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. Assessment revealed the use of accessory muscles, a weak cough, audible wheezing sound, moist skin, and tachycardia. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Ben Watson · Answer 1

Severe asthma attack

Explanation:

A severe asthma attack is a respiratory system failure that leads to severe acute asthma attacks. I someone get an asthma attack and taking regular treatment but doesn't respond to the treatment then you need to go for the hospital. if someone gets a bad asthma attack and your stabilizer and inhaler are not working then you need a proper treatment right away.

These days many people are suffering from an asthma attacks. They need to follow a proper treatment plan to manage the symptoms of asthma.

Symptoms:

Short breath Not able to speak Chest ingestion feel heavy Can not concentrate Get agitated