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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes
it difficult to breathe.
In an asthma attack, symptoms can develop
suddenly.
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Stay Calm
Seeing a child struggling to breathe can be a frightening experience.By
staying calm you will be better able to reassure the child.
Talk quietly in soft tones.
Put the child in a comfortable position for breathing.
Have the child close his/her eyes.
Have the child take long, slow deep breaths.
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Act Immediately |
Early treatment is vital so keep asthma medications in easy reach
Give the child an inhaled bronchodilator like albuterol or proventil
immediately. This should help open the bronchial tubes.
If possible give the medicine via a nebulizer. If this is not possible,
give two puffs from a measured dose inhaler.
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Call for Help
718-670-1920 |
Regardless of how a child responds to medication, please call and
report the attack to our around-the-clock telephone hotline. The hotline
can quickly put you in touch with a health care professional who can
provide further instructions or advice over the phone
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For Severe Attacks Go To The Emergency
Room |
In some cases a child may require hospital treatment. If you feel
that the attack is severe, or if the child is not responding to the
medication, take the child to the nearest emergency room.
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