Asthma attack

How to help someone who is having an asthma attack.

Learning objectives

Learn how to recognise when someone is having an asthma attack
Learn the key action to help when someone is having an asthma attack
Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who is having an asthma attack

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Jonjo looks worried with his hand on his chest. Ekam looks at him/Mae Jonjo yn edrych yn bryderus gyda'i law ar ei frest. Mae Ekam yn edrych arno.

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You can watch this film to find out how to help someone who is having an asthma attack.

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How do you think Jonjo is feeling?

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What did Jonjo find very difficult when he was having an asthma attack?

Eating Breathing Laughing

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What word is often used to describe the sound of someone’s breathing when they are having an asthma attack?

Growling Gurgling Wheezing

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What is the most important thing to do to help someone having an asthma attack?

Help them to use their inhaler Help them to sit down Tell them not to worry

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Ekam calls for his mother while Jonjo is using his inhaler. Mae Ekam yn galw am ei fam tra bod Jonjo yn ddefnyddio ei fewnanadlydd.

Remember: Help them to use their inhaler.

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Take action: If someone is having an asthma attack, help them to use their inhaler.

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Asthma attack video transcript

First aid for an asthma attack

Step 1

Someone having an asthma attack may find it hard to breathe. They may make a wheezing sound. Help them to sit down and rest in a comfortable position.