Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation during acute asthmatic attack

Arie Soroksky*, Isaac Shpirer, Yuval Leonov

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Asthma is characterized by reversible airway obstruction caused by a triad of bronchial smooth muscle contraction, airway inflammation, and increased secretions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNoninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
Subtitle of host publicationTheory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages191-197
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783642113642
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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