Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
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Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack include:
A wheezing sound when breathing
Difficulty in breathing and increased respiratory rate
The feeling of chest tightness
Unable to complete a full sentence
Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
Anxiety and panic
Reducing levels of consciousness (late sign)
Cyanosis (late sign)
Remember not all of these signs and symptoms may be obvious.
The casualty may wear a bracelet on their wrist/ankle/neck with details of their asthma. Also, they may carry their medication (normally an inhaler) with them.
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