First Aid For Asthma

 
What to look for:

  • Shortness of Breath
  • Coughing or Wheezing
  • Chest Tightness
  • Difficulty Walking, Talking or Breathing
  • Tightly-pulled skin around the neck or chest area

 

What to Do:

STAY CALM, SPEAK REASSURINGLY, PROVIDE PRIVACY AND DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE.SEAT CHILD UPRIGHT,
DO NOT LET CHILD LIE DOWN

USE QUICK RELIEF MEDICATION AS INDICATED IN
ASTHMA ACTION PLAN OR MEDICATION
AUTHORZATION FORM.

IF NO IMPROVEMENT AFTER 5 MINUTES CALL 911.
 
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY IF:
  • LIPS AND/OR NAILS ARE BLUE
  • SKIN IS PULLED TIGHHTLY AROUND NECK OR CHEST
  • CHILD CANNOT WALK OR TALK


     

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