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Acute in this context means short-term -- it hasn't been going on long.
Exacerbation means signs and symptoms have gotten worse.
"Acute exacerbation" of a disease means the disease has been there right along, but lately it's acting up. For example, in this season in our area (spring), I see many patients with acute exacerbation of Allergies.
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How do you code Acute Exacerbation of chronic abdominal pain?
acute pain and chroic pain
What are periodic exacerbation of pain?
breakthrough pain
What does the medical abbreviation AEBA mean?
It's hard to know without context, but I'm guessing it stands for acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
Is bronchial asthma in acute exacerbation probably secondary to PNA?
PNA=pneumonia
What is the procedure code for acute asthma exacerbation with hypoxia?
It would be a diagnosis code not procedure.
What does the medical abbreviation AECB mean?
AECB stands for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis. It refers to a sudden worsening of symptoms in a patient with chronic bronchitis, such as increased coughing, phlegm production, and difficulty breathing. Treatment usually involves antibiotics and bronchodilators to help alleviate symptoms and prevent further complications.
What are other words that mean the same as acute?
meaN
What is another word for exacerbation?
Synonyms for the noun exacerbation include worsening, aggravation, or heightening.When used to mean an emotional state, synonyms include irritation or annoyance.
How many sides are the same on a Acute Scalene?
Scalene means none of the sides are the same. So acute or not, the answer is none,
What does nil acute mean on a ecg result?
medically fit
The most important intervention for treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic lung disease is to?
Administer O2 to achieve a PaO2 greater than 60 mmHg. The correction of hypoxemia through the use of oxygen therapy is the most important intervention.
What is the medical term meaning when symptoms get worse?
exacerbation; also called flare
