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An asthma action plan outlines: What medication to take on a yearly basis. A plan to manage your asthma. What to do when you are unwell and when your asthma is worse. Which chemist to take your prescriptions to. None of these options would be included in an action plan. Symptoms of a SEVERE asthma attack could be: Extreme difficulty breathing, very distressed and anxious. Can only speak a few words at a time. Wheeze is often quiet at this stage, sucking in at the throat and ribs. Any one or all of these may be present with someone having a severe asthma attack. A person that has a slight cough and/or wheeze, can speak in full sentences but has some shortness of breath may be presenting with: Severe Asthma. Moderate asthma. Mild Asthma. A Heart Attack. When a conscious asthmatic casualty is having breathing problems, what position assist them to breathe better? Laying on their side. Sitting up and if possible leaning forward. Laying down on their stomach. flat on their back. Which is NOT a sign or symptom of MODERATE asthma? A continual cough, moderate to loud wheeze. Obvious difficulty breathing. Talks easily in sentences. Can only speak in short phrases between breaths. The essential components of an asthma emergency first aid kit are: Bronchodilator, spacer, asthma plan, recording manual, alcohol swab. Bandages and slings. Defibrillator, razors, alcohol swab. Water and fire blanket. Following any first aid incident, you should consider: What else you could have done? Do I need updated training? What you would do differently next time? Would a debriefing meeting be beneficial? All of these things should be considered. What is one of the indications that a person's asthma is getting worse? A severe cold. Sleeping heavily. Using reliever puffer more than 3 times a week (not including before exercise). Using a nasal spray more than 3 times a week. The treatment for an asthma attack is: Give the casualty 6 puffs of a red puffer and be calm and caring. Give the casualty 4 puffs of a blue reliever puffer and be calm and caring. Give the casualty 2 puffs of a green puffer and be calm and caring. Ring the ambulance and wait until they arrive to provide treatment.
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