Asthma First Aid
Did you know, quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency. Signs you are having an ASTHMA ATTACK You have increasing wheezing, cough, chest tightness or shortness of breath You are waking often at night with asthma symptoms You need to use your reliever again within 3 hours When is it an ASTHMA EMERGENCY? Your symptoms get worse very quickly You have severe shortness of breath, can’t speak comfortably or lips look blue You get little or no relief from your reliever inhaler Call an ambulance immediately: Dial 000 Say this is an ASTHMA EMERGENCY