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                                                 Asthma

Introduction

 

Asthma is a condition that affects 5.4 million people in the UK. It is a condition that affects the small airways. When a person with asthma comes into contact with an asthma trigger their airways begin to narrow. The body may also respond by producing a phlegm that further reduces the passages.

 

Common triggers include:

  • Animals
  • Foods
  • Smoking and even;
  • The weather

 

Signs and Symptoms

  • Cyanosis on the extremities
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Dry cough

 

Treatment of an Asthma attack


  • Allow the casualty to take their reliever inhaler (usually blue), immediately
  • Sit the casualty down and ensure that any tight clothing is loosened. Do not lie the casualty down
  • If the casualties condition does not improve during an attack, allow them to continue to take one puff of their reliever inhaler every minute for five minutes or until symptoms improve
  • If the casualty does not improve in five minutes – or you are in doubt – call 999
  • While waiting for the ambulance the casualty should continue to take their inhaler once every minute.

 

Call 999 if

  • the casualties condition does not improve
  • They cannot speak, eat or sleep
  • Their inhaler has no effect after 5 minutes
  • Their symptoms are worsening.

 

 

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