Status Asthmaticus (Noun)
Meaning
A prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was rushed to the emergency room after experiencing a severe episode of status asthmaticus that left her struggling to breathe.
- The doctor quickly recognized the signs of status asthmaticus and immediately administered a high dose of corticosteroids to try and alleviate the patient's symptoms.
- Despite receiving aggressive treatment, the patient's status asthmaticus persisted, requiring her to be intubated and placed on a ventilator.
- The patient's history of status asthmaticus made her a high-risk candidate for future asthma attacks, and her doctor worked closely with her to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
- The emergency room team sprang into action when the patient arrived in status asthmaticus, quickly assessing her condition and initiating treatment to try and prevent respiratory failure.