Patients Who Are at Risk of a Fatal Asthma Attack

question 2

Multiple Choice

Patients who are at risk of a fatal asthma attack include patients:

• A)With moderate-persistent asthma
• B)With a history of requiring intubation or intensive care unit (ICU) admission for asthma
• C)Who are on daily inhaled corticosteroid therapy
• D)Who are pregnant

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