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Signs of an Asthma attack

• Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out
• Not being able to complete a sentence
• Coughing that won’t stop
• Very rapid breathing
• Chest pain or pressure
• Tightened neck and chest muscles, called retractions
• Difficulty talking
• Feelings of anxiety or panic
• Pale, sweaty face
• Blue lips or fingernails
• Or worsening symptoms despite use of medications (reliever inhaler)
• Reliever inhaler has no effect/ Person has to keep using it.

What to do if someone is having an asthma attack

• Sit the person down and loosen any tight clothing
• Ensure the person takes their reliever inhaler (usually blue) straight away and tell them to breathe deeply and steadily
• Reassure the person, tell them not to panic, they will be okay etc…
• if their symptoms haven’t improved after five minutes, or you’re worried, call 999/911/000/emergency number for your country  or take them to see a doctor urgently
• Make sure they continue to take a puff of their reliever inhaler every minute until help arrives