Note: This is only tested in the St. John's Ambulance syllabus.
Signs of Asthma
- Difficulty in Breathing
- Difficulty in Speaking
- Blueness of Face and Lips
- Wheezing
- Distress
- Anxiety
Treatment
Reassure the casualty, help them to sit down and lean forward slightly, and ask about the casualty's inhaler. If the inhaler is available, get them to take it.
Calling an Ambulance
You do not need to call an ambulance unless this is the first attack, it is prolonged or seems to be getting worse.
Citation: The Order of St. John. (2006). St. John's Ambulance Young Lifesaver Part 1, Teachers booklet. London: The Order of St. John.
