Asthma Attack Flashcards
1
Q
What is asthma
A
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways where they constrict + over-produce mucous
2
Q
Symptoms + signs if an asthma attack
A
wheezing
coughing
shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
tight chest
3
Q
Call an ambulance for an asthma attack if…
A
It is their first attack.
They stop breathing
Talking becomes difficult
They are becoming exhausted
Their inhaler doesn’t work
They don’t have their inhaler
