ASTHMA
ASTHMA IS A CONDITION IN WHICH THE MUSCLES OF THE AIR PASSAGES GO INTO SPASMS. THIS MAKES THE AIRWAY CONSTRICTED AND BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. ASTHMA ATTACKS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF NERVOUS TENSION OR ALLERGY.
SYMPTOMS
- CASUALTY MAY BE RESTLESS.
- HAS DIFFICULTY SPEAKING.
- DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, ESPECIALLY BREATHING OUT.
- FACE TURNS BLUE.
ASTHMA MEDICATION
ASTHMA SUFFERERS USUALLY CARRY AEROSOL OR A NEBULIZER.
WHAT TO DO
1. CALM THE CASUALTY DOWN.
2.HELP HIM SIT DOWN, LEANING SLIGHTLY FORWARD ON A SUPPORT.
3.ENSURE A GOOD SUPPLY OF AIR.
4. ALLOW CASUALTY TO TAKE HIS MEDICATON IF HE HAS IT. THIS MAY RELIEVE HIM.
5. IF SYMPOTOMS PERSIST, OR CASUALTY GETS ATTACK AGAIN, SEEK URGENT MEDICAL AID.
