There are many things to do to decrease the chances of having an asthma attack, and increasing the air flow through your airways.
The right asthma attack treatment is crucial in dealing with an attack, and you will need to know how it's done.
Here are the basics of an Asthma Attack Treatment: *Remember when someone is having an attack, they find it easier to breathe while sitting up rather than lying down.
Don't make the mistake of having them to lie down, settle them into a sitting position and make them as comfortable as you can.
Be sure to ask if they want you to call for help, before you can continue the asthma attack treatments.
*Here's the most important asthma attack treatment procedure, help them use the inhaler.
There's nothing you can do, that will have the same success as getting the person to use an inhaler.
If you don't know what an inhaler is, it's a small piece of equipment designed to send specific doses of medication.
Following giving one puff, wait a few seconds before you give another one.
Wait until you think they are ready for another puff or, until they show you that they are ready.
If you use a spacer it can allow them to breathe in the medication in several breaths, instead of in just one breath.
This is one of the best asthma attack treatments you can provide.
Is there an improvement in their condition, are they getting any relief? Is their breathing easier than before?If you believe the inhaler isn't having an effect on them within 10 minutes or so, it's best to get help.
Call an ambulance, continue to give them medication around four puffs every five minutes.
*Still if it look like the medication is not helping, it can stop their attack from getting worse.
You are the person taking care of the person, so your manner counts.
Make sure you don't panic, it can really make their attack worse, because they will feel it is out of control and respond for that reason.
Stay calm and talk to them in a calm way, this is very important.