Asthma Treatment — How To Help Someone Having An Attack
Our existence depends on breath — and an acute asthma attack can make it almost impossible to breathe. No wonder these attacks are so scary for both the affected person and for onlookers.
Knowing the basics of asthma treatment is essential when trying to help someone experiencing an attack.
Maybe you are having dinner with a friend and all of a sudden, she looks panic stricken and gasps for breath. Or perhaps your childrens friends have come over to your house and your daughter screams that her best friend cant breathe.
Do you know how to deal with these situations? If you are able to provide the right asthma treatment, it might possibly save someones life.
Here are key facts you should know.
* During a bout of asthma, patients find it easier to breathe while sitting up than lying down. So help them get into a comfortable sitting position.
* Most asthma patients know what they need to do to deal with an attack. So it is best to ask them. Ask if they have an inhaler and where it is. If they dont have one, ask them if you should call for help.
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