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| How To Save Someone From An Asthma Attack by annybliss(f): 3:13pm On Aug 10, 2013 |
Asthma is a condition that inflames the airways, making it difficult to manage normal breathing. There are a wide variety of 'asthma triggers' such as dust and fur from pets. These nuisances cause the body to release histamine, which inflames and narrows the airways. It usually takes a course of medication to alleviate the symptoms of an asthma attack. A small amount of training on the treatment protocol can go a long way in helping a sufferer. One of the main symptoms of an asthma attack is an overall feeling of breathlessness. The resulting narrowing of the airways will also cause the chest to tighten up, whereby the sufferer may even be clutching on this region of the body. Bouts of coughing can accompany the above symptoms, alongside 'wheezing noises', which are caused by a blockage when breathing in and out. Cyanosis is also quite common. This is visible by the skin taking a grey / blue appearance, and may also be evident in the extremities like the lips and finger tips. These symptoms are similar to other serious breathing disorders; therefore it is important to talk to the casualty and those around them to work out if they suffer from the condition. The first port of call when treating a casualty is to sit them down, and allow for a period of rest. This is by no means the cure; however the sufferer will increase the pressure on the respiratory system by standing up, or by being in an agitated state. The next step after recognising an 'asthma attack' is to search for the sufferer's medication. This usually takes the form of a small blue / brown cylinder, which should be carried at all times. The casualty should be encouraged to draw two puffs from this, every two minutes, for a maximum of ten puffs. The emergency services should be called if there is no access to medication, no improvement, or after ten puffs from the inhaler. For more helpful articles...visit www.treasurezone..com |
| Re: How To Save Someone From An Asthma Attack by ada40: 9:02pm On Aug 11, 2013 |
doctors can cure but God heals, Pls read this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/1262082/how-conquer-barrenness-medically-spiritually/16 |
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