The Sick Asthmatic- You're thinking about it wrong, this is so different from other causes of respiratory distress

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About This Episode

The sick asthmatic is one of the scariest calls you may run. You need to understand this is different from other respiratory distress. Your treatments can have a profoundly negative impact on the patient if you don't understand the physiology. But if you do understand what is going on, you can make a real difference and save a life. 

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