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Asthma Attack
Note
Severe Asthma is a potentially life threatening medical emergency. Call an Ambulance Immediately
Asthma Attack Signs and Symptoms
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Chest Tightness
- Short of breath
Severe Asthma Attack Signs and Symptoms
- A rapid worsening of symptoms
- Persistent shortness of breath
- The inability to speak in full sentences
- Breathlessness even while lying down
- Chest that feels closed
- Bluish tint to the lips
- Agitation, confusion, or an inability to concentrate
- Hunched shoulders and strained abdominal muscles
Treatment
Unconscious Patient
- DRSABCD
Conscious Patient
- Help the patient into a comfortable position
- Give comfort and reassurance
- Give 4 puffs of a Blue/Grey reliever
- After 4 minutes if there is no improvement give 4 more puffs
- If there is still no improvement call an ambulance immediately
- Keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes until the ambulance arrives