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Severe Asthma Defined

Severe (acute) asthma is the medical term for severe asthma that does not respond to repeated courses of treatment with beta2-agonist medication. Individuals experiencing acute severe asthma attacks usually need emergent evaluation and treatment in an emergency department or hospital. 

Learn about asthma symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.