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Acute Asthma Attack

Wheezing, chest tightness, fast breathing

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Sit upright and reassure the patient

    Sit upright and reassure the patient.

  • 2
    Assist with quick-relief inhaler/spacer as prescribed

    Assist with quick-relief inhaler/spacer as prescribed.

  • 3
    Repeat per emergency action plan if no improvement

    Repeat per emergency action plan if no improvement.

  • 4
    Call emergency services for severe or worsening symptoms

    Call emergency services for severe or worsening symptoms.