Knowing what to do when someone is having an asthma attack can save their life. So many people around the world have asthma, however it can be easily forgotten just how serious a condition it can be. The fact is that people die from asthma attacks, they simple cannot breathe.

So if you learn how to handle an asthma attack, you can save a life.

Firstly the symptoms of a worsening asthma attack, these are shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and a tightness of the chest. Asthmatics will also be using their inhaler a lot more than usual. Usually this inhaler will relieve the symptoms of asthma and the asthmatic can just carry on as normal. However there are times when using an inhaler will not work.

So how can you tell if the situation is serious? Well there are certain symptoms that you can look for, the reliever inhaler appears to be having no affect, the asthmatic is pale looking or their lips are turning blue. They may also appear confused or irritable, and too breathless to talk or eat. All of these symptoms are tell tale signs that an asthma attack is taking place.

If you feel that the situation is beyond control then you should call an ambulance or Doctor immediately. Never be afraid to ask for help no matter what the time or place. You may save someones life.

What to do in an Asthma Attack