Asthma Exacerbation
treatments
Reducing risk
RT Magazine
It's important to understand how doctors reduce the risk of asthma exacerbations in kids and what the research suggests. Learn more here.
Steroids and severity
Health Central
In a very short entry, an asthma expert summarizes recent research findings that suggest steroids are helpful for asthma exacerbations.
From a physician's perspective
Monash University
Learn how medical professionals approach treatment for children's asthma exacerbations, how severity is assessed and more.
Treating acute attacks in kids
Pediatrics
Research explores the effectiveness of systemic corticosteroids in treating children's asthma exacerbations. Although heavy on medical jargon, this is an important read.
symptoms
Asthma attacks
American Lung Assoc
Learn to recognize the severity of your asthma attack, from a mild attack to an asthma exacerbation, so you can get proper treatment.
A list of symptoms
U.S. News & World Report
When asthma exacerbation strikes, be able to recognize the symptoms, and get help immediately.
self-help
Research abstracts
TRIP Database
Check out this thorough list of scientific abstracts, written in layman's terms, that explores asthma exacerbations. To view some abstracts, free registration is required.
Have a plan
Asthma Society of Canada
This overview takes you through creating an action plan so you're prepared for an asthma exacerbation. Make sure to print out their helpful plan.
causes
Weather makes symptoms worse
USA Today
Read this short news article to learn how cold weather and thunderstorms can exacerbate asthma symptoms. Talk to your doctor about preventative measures.
Respiratory viruses
Am J of Respiratory and Critical Care Med
Scientific article examines research on how respiratory viruses cause asthma exacerbations. Talk with your doctor about these findings and what they mean to you.
Asthma triggers
National Jewish
Discover the many triggers that can exacerbate asthma. Talk to your allergist about preventing and managing them.


