Breathing Problems/Asthma

What is it?

Mild or severe blockage of the air passages for many different reasons.
One possible cause for breathing problems is asthma, a disease of the air passages. One possible cause of breathing problems is asthma, a disease of the air passages. A person who is having an asthma attack will have trouble breathing. 
Someone experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or certain injuries may also having breathing problems. Your actions in the first few minutes after you see the signs of any of these conditions could help save a life.

Signs/Symptoms:

Plan of Action:

Someone with a medical condition involving breathing problems, such as asthma, often carry an inhaler. The inhaler helps them breathe more easily within minutes of using it.
At times, a person can have such a hard time breathing that they need help getting and/or using their inhaler.

Using an Inhaler:

Inhalers have a medicine canister (often albuterol), a mouthpiece, and sometimes a spacer. The spacer can be attached to make it easier and more effective for the person to inhale all the medicine.

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Call 911 if the person has no medicine, does not get better or worsens, has trouble speaking, or becomes unresponsive.

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Created 7 April 2023 15:39:47
Updated 7 April 2023 16:45:28