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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Take action: If someone is having an asthma attack, help them to use their inhaler.
Start OverClick on the link below to read the 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.
Step 2
Tell them not to worry, and that you are going to help them.
Step 3
Help them to use their inhaler.
Step 4
Tell an adult. If there is no adult around, call 999.
Think you know how to help someone who is having an asthma attack?
Learn
Use these resources to help children learn how to help someone who is having an asthma attack.
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Practise
Use these resources to help children practice helping someone who is having an asthma attack.
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