Asthma attacks are due to sudden narrowing of the respiratory tract and manifests itself in severe respiratory distress, accompanied by wheezing and often cough and anxiety
If the person has a seizure of asthma medicine, help him / her take 2-3 breath / suction from the inhaler
If it does not help after approx. 10 minutes, repeat the inhalation
If there is no improvement after approx. 20 minutes, you must call an ambulance
Background
An asthma attack is due to the airway narrowing and it causes wheezing and wheezing and respiratory distress
The attack can be triggered by an external influence, for example. dust, pollen, animal hair or cold, but can also come without any explanation
Most asthma patients use an inhalation device that may expand the airways if they are narrowed
Typical symptoms and signs
Respiratory distress often with wheezing and wheezing
Cough
Anxiety and turmoil
Blowering of lips and face
Fatigue
Problems of speech because of shortness of breath
First aid
Reassure
Stay calm and calm the person
Help him / her find the inhaler if he / she has one, and make sure that the medicine is inhaled
Make him / her breathe slowly and deeply
Make the situation as comfortable as possible
Get the sick to relax in the most comfortable position. Most often, the person will sit easily forward
If the seizure is not returned within 5-10 minutes, the person should take a new dose of the inhaler
Call an ambulance
If the attack is so severe that the person has difficulty speaking
If there is no improvement within 10-20 minutes after using the inhaler
If the person starts to get tired and exhausted
If this is the first serious asthma attack that the person experiences
Follow up
Help the person to use the inhaler approx. every 10 minutes while waiting for the ambulance
By unconsciousness
If the patient loses consciousness, ensure free airways and check the breathing
If the patient breathes himself, put him / her in sideways
If necessary, prepare for resuscitation ( child / adult )
Regularly record vital vital features such as awareness, pulse and breathing until the help comes
