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Lead
Ramathibodi Hospital
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely used in providing ventilator support. However, its role in an acute asthmatic attack is uncertain. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of CPAP when used in addition to conventional therapy with conventional therapy alone in the management of acute asthma exacerbation.
Age
19–75
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
aged over 18 years
known asthmatic patients visiting ED with acute exacerbation
had given their written informed consent.
You may not be if
smoking history
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
required intubation
instability of hemodynamic or arrhythmia
unable to perform PEFR
facial abnormality
pulmonary infiltration
pregnancy.
Clareo Health | Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on the Treatment of Acute Asthma Exacerbation
