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Practice Information: Asthma Attacks Ref: S:\CHURCH STREET\INFORMATION CS\PATIENT INFORMATION HANDOUTS\ Asthma Attacks Version: 14.02.01 Page 1 of 1 Created by: Asthma UK Date: 10 / 02 / 2014 Review Date: 10 / 02 / 2014 Authorised by: S Lodge Date: 10 / 02 / 2014 Next Review Due: 10 / 02 / 2016 ASTHMA ATTACKS Somemes, no maer how careful you are about taking your asthma medicines and avoiding your triggers, you may find that you have an asthma aack. Please note this asthma aack informaon is not designed for people using a Symbicort inhaler on the Symbicort SMART regime. If you are on the Symbicort SMART regime, please speak to your doctor or asthma nurse about this. What to do in an Asthma aack The following guidelines are suitable for both children and adults and are the recommended steps to follow in an asthma aack: 1. Take one to two puffs of your reliever inhaler (usually blue), immediately. 2. Sit down and try to take slow, steady breaths. 3. If you do not start to feel beer, take two puffs of your reliever inhaler (one puff at a me) every two minutes. You can take up to ten puffs. 4. If you do not feel beer aer taking your inhaler as above, or if you are worried at any me, call 999. 5. If an ambulance does not arrive within 10 minutes and you are sll feeling unwell, repeat step 3. If your symptoms improve and you do not need to call 999, you sll need to see a doctor or asthma nurse within 24 hours. You can order a free, pocket size 'What to do in an asthma aack' card to carry with you from. hp://www.asthma.org.uk/Shop/asthma-aack-card You're having an asthma aack if any of the following happens: • Your reliever isn't helping or lasng over four hours • Your symptoms are geng worse (cough, breathlessness, wheeze or ght chest) • You're too breathless or it's difficult to speak, eat or sleep • Your breathing may get faster and it feels like you can't get your breath in properly • Children may use their tummy or neck muscles to help them breathe Do not be afraid of causing a fuss, even at night. If you go to A&E (accident and emergency) or are admied to hospital, take details of your medicines with you if possible
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Practice Information: Asthma Attacks Ref: S:\CHURCH STREET\INFORMATION CS\PATIENT INFORMATION HANDOUTS\
Asthma Attacks Version: 14.02.01
Page 1 of 1
Created by: Asthma UK Date: 10 / 02 / 2014 Review Date: 10 / 02 / 2014
Authorised by: S Lodge Date: 10 / 02 / 2014 Next Review Due: 10 / 02 / 2016
ASTHMA ATTACKS
Some�mes, no ma�er how careful you are about taking your asthma medicines and avoiding your triggers, you may
find that you have an asthma a�ack.
Please note this asthma a�ack informa�on is not designed for people using a Symbicort inhaler on the Symbicort
SMART regime. If you are on the Symbicort SMART regime, please speak to your doctor or asthma nurse about this.
What to do in an Asthma a�ack
The following guidelines are suitable for both children and adults and are the recommended steps to follow in an
asthma a�ack:
1. Take one to two puffs of your reliever inhaler (usually blue), immediately.
2. Sit down and try to take slow, steady breaths.
3. If you do not start to feel be�er, take two puffs of your reliever inhaler (one puff at a %me) every two
minutes. You can take up to ten puffs.
4. If you do not feel be�er a(er taking your inhaler as above, or if you are worried at any %me, call 999.
5. If an ambulance does not arrive within 10 minutes and you are s%ll feeling unwell, repeat step 3.
If your symptoms improve and you do not need to call 999, you s%ll need to see a doctor or asthma nurse within
24 hours. You can order a free, pocket size 'What to do in an asthma a�ack' card to carry with you from.
h�p://www.asthma.org.uk/Shop/asthma-a�ack-card
You're having an asthma a�ack if any of the following happens:
• Your reliever isn't helping or las%ng over four hours
• Your symptoms are ge-ng worse (cough, breathlessness, wheeze or %ght chest)
• You're too breathless or it's difficult to speak, eat or sleep
• Your breathing may get faster and it feels like you can't get your breath in properly
• Children may use their tummy or neck muscles to help them breathe
Do not be afraid of causing a fuss, even at night. If you go to A&E (accident and emergency) or are admi�ed
to hospital, take details of your medicines with you if possible
