Acute Exacerbation of Asthma Complicated by Hyperventilation in Emergency Department

Abstract

Acute asthmatic attack is an important emergency medical condition. The author hereby reports a case in the emergency department of an acute exacerbation of asthma, complicated by hyperventilation. In this case, the patient had underlying needle phobia, which suddenly occurred during the salbutamol injection. Nevertheless, both physical and psychological approaches led to the successful control of the condition. This report addresses a situation, which, although rare, should not be overlooked.

Keywords :

• asthma
• hyperventilation