The Spectrum of Asthma: From the Quick Discharge to the Critically Ill

Asthma is a spectrum disease: from viral wheezing (which may or may not be asthma), to the well appearing patient with a mild exacerbation, all the way to the crashing kid.  A lot of asthma care is algorithmic -- steroids and nebs, then discharge -- but let's get subtle with some nuance plus some tips for the terrifying sceniro of an intubated asthmatic.