bronchospasm
This is spasmodic and reversible
bronchial constriction of small arms lower respiratory tract.
This can be seen especially in
asthma and in some cases of anaphylaxis, but other causes may be responsible:
- Inhalation of dust
- Inhalation of oil
- Inhalation of irritant gases:
ammonia, chlorine, fluorine, hydrochloric d'acide-vapor, nitrogen dioxide,
ozone, phosgene, sulfur dioxide
- Organophosphates
SYMPTOMS
- Difficulty breathing, coughing,
cyanosis, wheezing
- Tachycardia (rapid heart)
TREATMENT
In the opinion of the doctor:
- Administration of a
beta-adrenergic agonist such as salbutamol aerosol.
- Administration
of cortisone, aminophylline.
- Oxygen, see introduction of
intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
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