| It
is very important for family members to know how to manage
an asthma attack. Here are some of the simple measures
: |
 |
| Stay
calm. |
Let your child sit down and lean forward.
__This will make them feel
more comfortable.
|
| Use
reliever as soon as possible. |
| Call
your family doctor immediately. |
If you have already worked out a management plan with
__ your doctor, please
follow the steps as discussed.
|
| |
| Please
go to the hospital emergency room or seek help from a
doctor immediately if any of the following occur: |
There is no improvement after administering the reliever
__ and the asthma symptoms
persist.
|
The child is unable to walk, talk, sleep or eat because
of
__ wheeze or cough.
|
Your child's lips turn purple-blue, which indicates
__ decreasing oxygen level
in blood
|
| The
child becomes unconscious. |
| Your
child had a near-fatal asthma attack before. |
| |
| At
school, the class master and physical education teacher
should be aware of any child who has asthma. Doctors also
recommend the following: |
Always have a reliever at home and at school and ensure
__ that the child carries
it at all times.
|
| Assist
the child to take his asthma medications. |
In case of an emergency, seek help from a doctor or
take
__ the child to the hospital.
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