The management of status asthmaticus

Asthma in the Aged

“…may be given as often as four times a day without cardiovascular side effects. Humphreys 19 and others have pointed out that droplet size is extremely important in aerosol therapy; the ideal particle to reach far down into the bronchial tree is the tiny 1 to 10 f.L droplet. I have not been impressed with the effectiveness of isoproterenol administered sub lingually.…”

“…If all treatment fails, it may be necessary to employ a bronchoscope to remove the thick plugs of mucus. 7,19,21 Treatment of infection-This is especially important in older asthmatic patients, in whom infection so often precipitates an attack. It is difficult to recognize infection in an old asthmatic patient with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.…”