the definition of an asthma attack is acute asthma exacerbation.
what is the definition of an asthma attack?
acute asthma exacerbation
an acute asthma exacerbation is commonly referred to as an "asthma attack". the classic symptoms are shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness. the wheezing is most often when breathing out. while these are the primary symptoms of asthma, some people present primarily with coughing, and in severe cases, air motion may be significantly impaired such that no wheezing is heard. in children, chest pain is often present.
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michael shadid was his great uncle.









































shadid died at age 43 on february 16, 2012, from an acute asthma attack while attempting to leave syria. shadid's smoking and extreme allergy to horses are believed to be the major contributing factors in causing his fatal asthma attack. "he was walking behind some horses," said his father. "he's more allergic to those than anything else—and he had an asthma attack." his body was carried to turkey by tyler hicks, a photographer for "the new york times".
anthony shadid