Post on 18-Dec-2015
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Nikolas Dwi Susanto, dr., MARSIin Agustin, dr.
Any Respiratory problem that can threaten a persons lifeResiratory Distress: breathing becomes difficultRespiratory Arrest: breathing has stopped
Brain cells can begin to die within 4-6 minutes
CausesChokingElectrocutionChronic conditionIrregular heartbeatHeart AttackAllergic ReactionDrug Overdose & Poisoning
AsthmaWhistling sound while exhalingShortnes of breathCoughingControl with medications
Allergic ReactionsRashTightnes in chest & throatSwelling of the face, neck, & tongue
ChokingPartially blocked: wheezing sounds
Completely blocked: no cough, no speak, no cry, no breath at all
What to look forCoughing (forcefully or weakly)Clutching the throatInability to cough, speak, cry, or breatheHigh-pitched noises while inhalingPanicBluish skin colorLosing consciousness if blockage is not removed
What to do until Help Arrives