8-4-2025
                                
                                
                                    
                                    Diagnosis Matters
                                
                             
                            
                                How to Handle Sudden Asthma Attacks
                            
                            
                         
Sudden asthma attacks require immediate medical attention, as they can cause serious complications if not treated properly.
Symptoms of an asthma attack:
	- Severe shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Rapid heartbeat
- Feeling anxious or panicky
What to do when an attack occurs?
	- Use your bronchodilator inhaler immediately
- Sit in a comfortable position and lean forward slightly
- Try to calm down and breathe slowly
- Open the windows for fresh air
When to go to the emergency room
	- If breathing does not improve after using your inhaler
- If symptoms persist for more than 15 minutes
- If the patient feels faint or extremely dizzy