When you have a “chesty” cold, you may occasionally wheeze when breathing out. As long as your breathing is otherwise regular, this is not a cause for concern. A doctor’s stethoscope is typically the only way to hear this type of wheezing, but you might be able to hear it when you violently exhale (during exercise, for example). A number of more serious illnesses might be indicated by wheezing together with shortness of breath or uncomfortable breathing, which calls for medical attention.
ASSISTANCE FOR ASTHMA
It is urgent and necessary to be taken to the hospital if an asthma attack is severe and the person is gasping for air or becomes clammy and pale with a blue tint to the tongue or lips. Make an ambulance call or head straight to the emergency room of your neighborhood hospital. Most asthmatics currently use medication or an inhaler, both of which should be given. Only repeat the inhalant dose once if the first dose does not effectively stop the wheezing. Whenever possible, assist the asthmatic in finding the most comfortable position while you wait for medical assistance. The ideal position involves sitting upright, leaning forward on a chair’s back, and putting some weight on the arms. A lot of fresh air would also be beneficial. Both the sufferer and their family may experience great anxiety in the event of an asthma attack. Only one other person should be with the sufferer, and this person should be calm and soothing because tension might make the attack worse.
