Diagnosis and treatment of bronchial asthma exacerbations
https://doi.org/10.24884/1609-2201-2025-104-4-19-30
Abstract
Review is focused on modern approaches to diagnosis and treatment of asthma exacerbations as events of high socio-economic importance. Principles of management of patients with asthma exacerbations of different severity based on actual international and national recommendations are discussed.
About the Author
G. R. Sergeeva
North-Western Medical University named after I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina R. Sergeeva, Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor of Pulmonology
Saint Petersburg
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Sergeeva G.R. Diagnosis and treatment of bronchial asthma exacerbations. New St. Petersburg Medical Records. 2025;(4):19-30. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/1609-2201-2025-104-4-19-30
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