medical asthma question

can any one explain to me what is status asthma thank u

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The most severe form of asthma is called status asthmaticus. In this condition, the lungs are no longer able to provide the body with adequate oxygen or adequately remove carbon dioxide. Without oxygen, many organs begin to malfunction. The buildup of carbon dioxide leads to acidosis, an acidic state of the blood that affects the function of almost every organ. Blood pressure may fall to low levels. The airways are so narrowed that it is difficult to move air in and out of the lungs.

Status asthmaticus requires intubation and ventilator support as well as maximum doses of several medications. Support is also given to correct acidosis

merck.com/mmhe/sec04/ch044/...

hope this helps!

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It's basically like a very severe asthma attack that just keeps going, giving rise to the things that Katie Lou mentions in her post.

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wow katie did u kno that or did u copy and paste?

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now that wud be tellin .....

do u not think i am that clever then eh?? lol

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i did...now i realise mayb not!... that addy at the bottom! U cheat!!!!