| Poor assessment with resulting lack of recognition of life‐threatening asthma |
•Inadequate history and examination |
| •Lack of lung function measurements |
| •Misuse and misinterpretation of arterial blood gas measurements and chest radiographs |
| Poor management with suboptimal outcome |
•Insufficient use of systemic steroids |
| •Over‐reliance on inhaled bronchodilators |
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•Misuse of intravenous bronchodilators |
| Poor follow‐up |
•Long‐term management not addressed |
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•Poor communication with GP |
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•Inadequate follow‐up arrangements |
