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. 2009 May 15:463–481. doi: 10.1016/B978-032303004-5.50079-X

Table 75-2.

Features That Place Patient at Risk for Severe Asthma

History of respiratory failure with asthma

Recent or multiple emergency department visits or hospitalizations (<6 months)

Daily oral steroid use at the time of exacerbations

Comorbid psychosocial conditions that interfere with administration of medications