Asthma attack

Symptoms and background information:

1. The child already has a known asthma condition, which is documented by the asthma card.
2. There is a possibility that certain allergy-triggering factors play a role, such as animal hair, pollen, nuts as food, physical activity like school sports, or emotional stress.
3. The child suffers from shortness of breath, especially when exhaling.
4. There is a wheezing sound when breathing.
5. Cough with thick mucus occurs.
6. Accompanying symptoms include dizziness, anxiety, and restlessness.

Dial the emergency number 112 immediately

1. Remove the child from the environment that could trigger the allergy.
2. Slightly raise the upper body and lift the arms a little.
3. Loosen tight clothing around the neck, chest, and abdomen.
4. Stand the child calmly to the side and provide a sense of safety.
5. Instruct the child to inhale through the nose and exhale through slightly pursed lips, which can make exhaling easier.
6. Ensure fresh air, e.g., by opening a window – except if pollen is the trigger of the attack.