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Could intubation of a patient during resuscitation initiate an asthma attack by the presence of the tube?

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Dr. Geoffrey Ndeto answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: An asthmatic patient has by definition an irritable airway and any irritation of the airway like being intubated can certainly trigger an asthmatic attack. Appropriate treatment is however available if and when such an attack occurs.

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Answered 6/27/2014

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