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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Severe asthma exacerbation

Recommended: Chest X-ray PA + lateral is the preferred imaging study for severe asthma exacerbation. Image for fever, focal findings, failure to improve, or to exclude pneumothorax / barotrauma.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray PA + lateral

XR No contrast Preferred Chest EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Image for fever, focal findings, failure to improve, or to exclude pneumothorax / barotrauma.

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