Severe asthma symptoms can be a life threatening emergency.
They can be any or a combindation of the following:
- Severe coughing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and/or wheezing
- Difficulty talking or concentrating
- Walking causes shortness of breath
- Breathing may be shallow and faster or slower than usual
- Hunched shoulders (posturing)
- Neck area and between or below the ribs moves inward with breathing (retractions)
- Gray or bluish tint to skin beginning around the mouth (cyanosis)
If one or more of these symptoms happens, seek emergency treatment right away. Dial 999 for an ambulance. Have an action plan for receiving emergency care rapidly in the occasion of severe asthma symptoms. It is essential to seek medical attention (emergency room) when your child is not responding to treatment at home.
