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What are first aid procedures for children suffering from asthma attacks?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Help: Them find their inhaler, if have one (if not, call 911), try to help keep them calm and limit stimulation (play/class-mates, etc.). Bring them into climate controlled area if outside. Sometimes more helpful to distract them from their breathing w/conversation, others to coach them w/slow, deep breaths as able.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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