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How is an acute asthma attack treated?

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How is an acute asthma attack treated?

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An acute asthma attack is usually treated by us of bronchodilators to reduce the constriction of the airways. Intravenous adrenalin and theophylline are often given in emergency rooms for this purpose, if short-acting bronchodilators given by nebulizer haven’t sufficiently controlled the attack. Once the acute attack is over, anti-inflammatories may be used to reduce the inflammation of the airways. Inhaled steroids are usually the first choice, but for a sufficiently severe attack, oral steroids such as prednisone may also be given.

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