[Halothane: another resource for the asthmatic patient]. / Halotane: un recurso más en el paciente en estado de mal asmático.

A case of severe asthma which did not improve with the usual management is presented. Ventilations was assisted with an orotracheal cannula and the patient was given halothane with a good response and improvement of his crisis. Halothane must be considered as a possibility in the treatment of severe asthma. However, further studies in this area are necesary.