1. Three people a day die from asthma
The DP with Asthma
Should you worry?
Three people a day die from asthma

2. What is asthma?
Asthma is a condition that affects the small airways in the lungs
When the person with asthma comes into contact with a trigger, the muscles in the small airways tighten, the lining of the airways thicken and sometimes sticky mucus builds up.
This reduces airflow and causes difficulty in breathing.

3. What’s the inside story?

4. What can be a trigger? Anything that irritates the airways:
Colds and flu
Tobacco smoke
Exercise
Pollen
Feathers
House dust mites

5. What are the symptoms? Coughing Wheezing Tripod posture
Shortness of breath
Tight chest

6. Can we prevent attacks? No, but we can make them less likely
Get them assessed
Let them have their blue inhaler

7. What do we do for an attack?
Let them have their blue inhaler - now
Let them take 2 puffs
If no better after 2 minutes - 2 more puffs
2 puffs every 2 minutes up to 10 puffs
If no better after 10 puffs, call 999

8. Any questions?