Near-fatal asthma in a 12-year-old girl leading to life-threatening tonsillar herniation: a case report

Abstract Background Severe asthma exacerbations can lead to rare and life-threatening complications such as cerebral edema and tonsillar herniation. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, aggressive treatment, and the implementation of standardized pediatric intensive care unit pr...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Almutairi, Khalid Althobaiti, Mohannad Antar, Hala Al Alem, Amna Kashgari
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado em: BMC 2025-09-01
Colecção:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Assuntos:
Status asthmaticus
Tonsillar herniation
Cerebral edema
Neurological complications
Pediatric critical care
Acesso em linha:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05507-5
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