If you have an asthmatic in your life, it’s important to know that asthmatics die. The risk of death is higher in certain asthmatics. If you or your loved one is in this subset of asthmatics, you really must be diligent in avoiding those triggers that cause asthma attacks. You must also be attentive and consistent in taking your ‘controller’ medicines.
These circumstances define a high risk asthmatic:
These circumstances define a high risk asthmatic:
- A history of sudden severe asthma attacks
- Prior need to be intubated (placed on a respiratory aka breathing machine)
- Prior admission to a hospital ICU (intensive care unit)
- Greater than one admission or two ER visits in the past year
- An ER visit within the last month
- Needing to use two or more inhalers per month
- Current or recent oral steroid use
- Illicit drug use
- Concomitant cardiopulmonary or psychosocial disease
Feel free to ask your SMA expert consultant any questions you may have on this topic.
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