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Everyday First Aid: Asthma

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    Now, don't panic. Come and sit down.
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    Make yourself comfortable.
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    Have you got your inhaler?
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    Don’t worry, I’ll find it. You just take deep, slow breaths.
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    Here we are. There. Now just relax.
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    Okay? That’s right. Now long, slow breaths.
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    That's right.
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    (Marco's breathing slows)
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    That's better. I wonder what brought that on?
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    [MARCO]: I had a cold recently, sometimes brings an attack on I think.
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    Help them take their medication
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    Reassure the person
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    If the attack becomes severe, call 999
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    Remember:
    Help them take their medication
Title:
Everyday First Aid: Asthma
Description:

Helping someone who is having an asthma attack -- help them take their medication.

This is one of 14 videos on an online learning resource called Everyday First Aid -- an easy way to learn basic first aid skills, featuring real people in real-life scenarios.

Want to know more? Visit our website: redcross.org.uk/everydayfirstaid

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Video Language:
English, British
Duration:
01:38
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