unstable asthma

An increase in asthmatic symptoms during the past 4 weeks.

Usually the dosage of the patient's bronchodilator or other medications needs to be increased.

The patient must be monitored closely for signs of respiratory failure such as abnormal sensorium and severe tachypnea and tachycardia.

See also: asthma

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Menstruation may be a contributing factor in near-fatal asthma attacks that occur in patients with unstable asthma, reported Dr.

Menstruation may be a contributing factor in near fatal asthma attacks in patients with unstable asthma, reported Dr.