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| Asthma |
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| Asthma
Attacks |
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| What are the symptoms of asthma attack? |
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| Asthma symptoms are usually more active at night,
when waking up in the early morning or after exercise. The asthma
symptoms are: |
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Coughing due to mucus
irritating the breathing tubes. |
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Shortness of breath due to blockage
of air passing through the narrow breathing tubes. |
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Chest tightness feeling when
the lung muscles are tightened. |
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Noisy breathing (wheeze). |
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| Is asthma attack dangerous? |
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Yes, asthma attack can be a life threatening condition.
When you have difficulty in breathing, there is a risk that you may
receive less or no oxygen to the brain especially during a serious
attack. This may cause permanent brain damage or death if you do not
get to the doctor quickly.
Most asthma deaths are preventable if you follow your doctor’s
instructions to use your preventive medicines regularly. You should
not stop asthma treatment on your own. |
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| When do you need to seek doctor’s advice? |
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| It is important to recognise your asthma symptoms
before it becomes serious. You should see your doctor early when: |
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You need to use reliever
more often than usual. |
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Your asthma symptoms are not
relieved quickly by the reliever. |
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You have difficulty in talking
and breathing. |
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Your sleep is disturbed by asthma
symptoms. |
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You have persistent cough for
more than one week. |
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Your
lips colour turn grey or blue, it is an emergency case. You
should call 995 for an ambulance immediately. |
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