history
Susan is a 25 year old clerical worker, and a mother to a 2 year old son. She also owned two cats and dogs. Susan had been diagnosed with asthma at the age of 7. To manage her asthma, she uses an inhaler when needed.
hospital visits
Within the last 7 months, Susan had been admitted to the hospital three times due to acute asthma exacerbation. Prior to being admitted to the hospital, Susan had noticed that she had a sore throat and her nasal cavity was filled with mucus. She had increased wheezing, coughing, and feelings of breathlessness and tightness of chest.
While being admitted to the hospital Susan was treated with oxygen and prescribed to continue use with oral medications. She also scheduled a follow up appointment.
While being admitted to the hospital Susan was treated with oxygen and prescribed to continue use with oral medications. She also scheduled a follow up appointment.
progression of asthma
A year later, Susan had been staying with her mother and noticed she was experiencing the same symptoms as before. Her mother insisted on waiting until the next day until she goes to the doctor. Later that evening, Susan had passed out due to lack of oxygen and was not able to be revived.
Case study taken from the British Thoracic Society.