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July 27, 2015 by Kylie Malota 1 Comment

First Aid for Asthma Attacks

Even if you don’t have Asthma, its good for every person to know the first aid for an Asthma attack because Asthma is so prevalent, and the risk of a severe Asthma attack may be fatal.

 Over 2 million Australians have asthma

 1 in 10 Australians have asthma

 On average more than one Australian dies every day from asthma

What is Asthma?

A condition of the airways in the lungs.  The airways narrow and possibly close completely. The person is unable to breath.

What causes an Asthma attack?

Triggers can be: Exercise   Colds/Flu  Smoke  Weather changes  Dust and dust mites  Moulds  Pollens  Animals  Chemicals Deodorants and perfumes  Foods and additives  Certain medications  Emotions

What are the signs/symptoms of an Asthma attack?

asthma attack signs

 

What is the first aid for an Asthma attack?

In an Asthma attack ONLY THE BLUE/GREY PUFFER WILL HELPasthma attack first aid

Step 1
Sit the person upright
 Be calm and reassuring
 Do not leave them alone
Step 2
Give 4 puffs of blue reliever puffer medication
 Use a spacer if there is one
 Shake puffer
 Put 1 puff into spacer
 Take 4 breaths from spacer
 Repeat until 4 puffs have been taken
REMEMBER: SHAKE, 1 PUFF, 4 BREATHS
Step 3
If there is no improvement give 4 more puffs as above
Step 4
If there is still no improvement call emergency assistance (DIAL OOO)* (AUSTRALIA)
 Say ‘ambulance’ and that someone is having an asthma attack
 Keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes until emergency assistance
arrives
*If calling Triple Zero (000) does not work on your mobile phone, try 112

 

Don’t delay treatment.  If you have the symptoms of a severe asthma attack and you haven’t got your blue/grey puffer – call emergency assistance DIAL 000

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Comments

  1. Saikat says

    September 20, 2015 at 6:32 am

    It takes great effort on my part too not to worry. I come by it holtnesy my mom is a worrier. Your boy has asthma so does mine. That’s another kind of worry, isn’t it? I’m sorry to hear your other son is sick. I hope he heals quickly! I’m still surprised at the power worry holds when it involves my kids. It’s hard to shake. I think knowing I’m not alone helps. Not that I want anyone to be burdened by anxiety, but just to know someone else who gets it makes me feel better. To be understood. I’m glad you’re out there and thank you for letting me in to your worry. Hopefully we can get through and get to the other side. I wish you much, much peace and rest today, friend.

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