First aid by symptoms mobile
Asthma
What to do
– Difficulty in breathing
– Rapid, shallow and noisy breaths
– Coughing and wheezing
– Tightness in the chest
– Distress
– Difficulty in speaking
– Blue lips and/or skin (in severe cases)
What to do
– Sit the casualty down, making sure they lean forward slightly, preferably resting on a support such as a table.
– Most asthma sufferers carry a ‘puffer’. Help them to use it (about 4 puffs)
– If the casualty’s condition does not improve in 10 minutes, give them a further 4 puffs.
– If there is still no improvement or if the casulty has no medication and the attack is prolonged, call an ambulance.
IMPORTANT
– If this is a first ttack the casualty should see their doctor.
– Don’t waste time on finding pressure points and dont use a torniquet, as this can lead to gangarene
