Respiratory Therapy : How to Handle an Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler

[daashadow1]

Sometimes I suffer coughing attacks related to asthma and eating a piece of bread immediately soothes me lol weird I know, but it does help me and could help someone else. :)

[jordym1234]

I have asthma real bad but a drink can really help

[Drawingfreak48124]

what if you are at school, you shouldn't call 911?

[jsnzk]

@Drawingfreak48124 -->911 should be called. School nurses are limited by regulations in what they are allow to do in routine and emergency care. Basically if the asthma attack is severe no matter where you are, the best action is to call 911. The paramedics have the meds needed. Most doctors office CAN NOT handle handle respiratory distress or any other severe situations. Jim RN

[procommenter]

Chemo- & radio- "therapies" are NEVER efficacious with regards to malignant (trophoblastic) growth—for in the long history of chronic metabolic diseases none have, nor could they possibly be, cured through mechanical manipulation of the body. The preventative, control & cure for this singular, noncommunicable disease known as cancer is the naturally-occurring-cyanide-ri­ch substance: Amygdalin (a.k.a. vitamin B17, & in its refined state: Laetrile).

[rynkuangel]

it is very important not to lie the down on the bed....(sleeping position)

it is also very important for us to learn how to do CPR...

my girlfriend just passed away...due to an asthma attack

[MrElectrodesign]

@rynkuangel sorry to hear that

[charmedchchi]

@rynkuangel im sorry for your loss. i know how asthma feels, im asthmatic myself.

[bipetalcorpse]

i have ashtma you have to breath with your stomach not just primeraly your lungs it's not a cure but it will help being asthmatic's we tend to breath with r lungs only use your nose

[HellShadowKing]

How do they lean into the person? My friend had one earlier and I wanna know what to do if I'm there when it happens...

[MadameDD]

I agree regarding caffeine. When I'm having a hard time breathing, even with the use of an inhaler and/or nebulizer, I find that a cup of hot coffee helps, along with taking a hot shower (the steam also helps). The effectiveness may be different in each person, but, for me it seems to help alleviate the shortness of breath.

[kxradio]

I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned, but for many, having a caffeinated drink can help, as caffeine is a bronchodilator (albeit a mild one). Tea or cola came in handy for me at various points. Drinking water in general can help. And if you have access to steam, it is useful for some. You should not encourage them to lie down, that makes it harder to breathe. Sitting, leaning forward works. Do all these things before it becomes bad enough that it's a huge emergency.

[MrCanabliss]

lol i had an attack earlier today and had a bottle o' coke in hospital, it actually did to help..

[normanmohd]

This is really good...put more helpful info please//

[dfd1469]

I am glad that someone took the time to post helpful info on youtube.

[chevi46]

me too