What happens in an asthma attack?

Asthma attacks occur when inflammation in the lungs is not controlled.

Signs of an asthma attack include:

• Your blue reliever isn't helping, or you need to use it more than every four hours
• You're wheezing a lot, have a very tight chest, or you're coughing a lot
• You're breathless and find it difficult to walk or talk
• Your breathing is getting faster and it feels like you can't get your breath in properly

What to do in an asthma attack

You can also watch this video from one of Asthma + Lung UK's respiratory specialist nurses, who explains what to do during an asthma attack. 

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