A 38-year-old member asked:
Could i die if i have an asthma attack and i fall asleep?
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Dr. William Gallianswered
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care 29 years experience
Yes/No: Most people will not sleep during a severe asthma attack.
Yes asthma can be fatal if a severe attack. One may fall asleep if the carbon dioxide goes up and you fatigue your muscles. Rare but can happen. Maintain good asthma control.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to die from an asthma attack?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes : Sadly a severe, untreated asthma attack has the potential to be fatal.
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 19, 2014
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