An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. But it’s important to keep yourself calm and know how to handle it.

Follow these 4 steps if you are experiencing an exacerbation of your asthma symptoms:

1. Move away from the potential triggers (if any) that might have caused your asthma attack. Watch out for any allergens, smoke, or pollution in your environment.¹
2. Sit upright and loosen up any tight clothing; try to stay calm.²
3. Take one puff of your prescribed reliever/rescue inhaler without a moment’s delay.²
4. If you don’t feel better, take another puff as prescribed by the doctor.²

If you still don’t feel relieved from the symptoms, call your doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.²

Take care of yourself and remember to take your medications daily on time.

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References

1. Gautier C, Charpin D. Environmental triggers and avoidance in the management of asthma. J Asthma Allergy. 2017;10:47-56. Published 2017 Mar 7. doi:10.2147/JAA.S121276
2. Hammett, Emma. "Medical Emergencies: Asthma." BDJ Team, vol. 5, no. 1, 2018, pp. 1-4, https://doi.org/10.1038/bdjteam.2018.8.