What Causes a Severe Asthma Attack?
Whereas the causes of an acute, severe asthma attack are unknown, those people who have them may have a history of infrequent health care, which may result in poor treatment of asthma. People with these attacks may also have a history of intubation or hospitalization for asthma. Also, those who have poor mental health or psychosocial stressors are at a higher risk for a life-threatening asthma attack. That’s why ongoing monitoring of lung function using a peak flow meter is necessary in anyone who has persistent asthma.
