Usually when an asthma flare or episode occurs, asthmatics will find every attempt for breath tasking. Attacks or flare-ups are usually caused by a trigger, which is in most often cases, allergic in nature, leading to the constriction and inflammation of the airways. Usually the asthmatic produces wheezing sounds that is created when there is too much mucus in the lungs that is disrupting the flow of air. While wheezing is a sure sign of an asthma attacks, there are also cases when the attack is so severe that the no sound or speech would even be possible.
The sight of someone having an episode can be a horrifying experience. But remember that when this happens there are immediate treatments that can be done. Asthmatics often carry around with them their inhalers which can be broken down into two subtypes; the preventers and the relievers.
Preventers are inhalers which are targeted for preventing the attacks and are used twice a day whether the symptoms are present or not. Relievers on the other hand are those designed to suppress whenever an attack occurs.
Depending on the diagnosis, patients may be instructed by their physicians to do more puffs on the reliever than usual during an asthma episode. These guidelines are all listed in a self-management plan. Asthma self-management plans are cards that asthmatics mostly carry.
If a person is having a severe asthma attack and couldn't speak, the first thing to look for is that self-management card. The ideal position for a person having an asthma episode is sitting down, NOT lying down. Sitting allows the patient to take in a little more air than his or her asthma allows.
Inhalers provide quick relief for those sudden asthma attacks. Instructions in the self help card must first be read so that the correct dosage or puffs can be given. Even if this does not work immediately, it will soothe the asthmatic enough until he/she can get the proper medical attention.
The sight of someone having an episode can be a horrifying experience. But remember that when this happens there are immediate treatments that can be done. Asthmatics often carry around with them their inhalers which can be broken down into two subtypes; the preventers and the relievers.
Preventers are inhalers which are targeted for preventing the attacks and are used twice a day whether the symptoms are present or not. Relievers on the other hand are those designed to suppress whenever an attack occurs.
Depending on the diagnosis, patients may be instructed by their physicians to do more puffs on the reliever than usual during an asthma episode. These guidelines are all listed in a self-management plan. Asthma self-management plans are cards that asthmatics mostly carry.
If a person is having a severe asthma attack and couldn't speak, the first thing to look for is that self-management card. The ideal position for a person having an asthma episode is sitting down, NOT lying down. Sitting allows the patient to take in a little more air than his or her asthma allows.
Inhalers provide quick relief for those sudden asthma attacks. Instructions in the self help card must first be read so that the correct dosage or puffs can be given. Even if this does not work immediately, it will soothe the asthmatic enough until he/she can get the proper medical attention.
About the Author:
Eddy Kong was a former asthma sufferer for the past 20 years. For additional detailed information, tips and advice on asthma attack treatment , be sure to visit http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/, and get your FREE 10-day mini-ecourse right now.
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