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We describe two patients with status asthmaticus who did not improve with
conventional treatment and remained severely bronchospastic when
mechanically ventilated. Each had a prompt bronchodilator response to the
administration of halothane. We discuss the potential benefits and the
possible risks of this mode of therapy.
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