People who suffer from asthma have acute episodes, at which time the airway narrows and they begin to breathe laboredly. Some individuals experience asthma attacks the moment they are exposed to low temperatures. Others, however, experience these attacks during an exercise session. Symptoms of asthma vary from person to person and usually can be found in coughing, skin cyanosis, nostrils flaring with each breath, and wheezing.
What to do?
- The victim should take asthma medication and rest.
- Help the victim get comfortable and in an upright position.
- In severe cases arrange for hospitalization.
Source: Mediserve‘s Pocket Guide to First Aid.
