Why does someone with severe asthma become physically fatigued during a prolonged attack?

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JesseBuesking · Answer 1 · 2018-01-24T14:21:04+0000

A person with severe asthma will be fatigued after a prolonged attack because the person will begin to use accessory muscles to try to breath. A lot of energy is used when the person is trying to breath and the demand of oxygen is high.

Why does someone with severe asthma become physically fatigued during a prolonged attack?

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