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First Aid Tips
›Asthma
      
›Bleeding
      
›Burn
      
›Choking
      
›CPR
      
›Electric Shock
      
›Epilepsy
      
›Fainting
      
›Fractures
      
›Heart Attack / Angina
      
›Nose Bleeds
      
›Poison
      
›Unconsciousness
      
›Shock
      
›Strains & Sprains
      
›Recovery Position
      
         
        
ASTHMA
      
In an asthma attack the muscles of the air passages go into spasm and he linings of the airways swell.
      
      
      
Recognition
      
›Difficulty in breathing
›Wheezing
›Distress & anxiety
›Coughing
›Exhaustion
      
      
What to do:
      
›Reassure & calm the casualty
›Sit them upright & leaning forward
›Ensure a good air supply
›Assist with medication
First Aid Tips for Asthma
      
        
      
      
If the attack does not ease within 3 minutes ask the casualty to take another dose from their inhaler.

Get medical help if the inhaler has no effect after 5 minutes or if the casualty is getting worse
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