Asthma Attack – Tutorial Number 5
In an asthma attack the muscles of the air passages in the lungs go into spasm and the linings of the airways swell. As a result, the airways become narrowed and breathing becomes difficult.
Sometimes there is a specific trigger for an asthma attack such as:
- An allergy.
- A cold.
- Cigarette smoke.
- Extremes of temperature.
- Exercise.
People with asthma usually deal well with their own attacks by using a blue reliever inhaler (salbutamol), however you may be required to assist someone having an asthma attack or having an attack for the first time.