RECOGNITION Difficulty in Breathing Wheezing Difficulty in speaking PRECAUTIONS Do not lay casualty down Do not use a preventer inhaler If casualty falls unconscious be prepared to commence CPR ACTION Make casualty comfortable & encourage them to breathe slowly Allow casualty to use their reliever inhaler (usually blue) If attack severe or casualties first. Tell them to inform GP.
NOTE: If the inhaler has no effect after 5 to 10 minutes, Dial 999 and request attendance of an ambulance

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