World Asthma Day: First-aid for asthma attacks you should be aware of

Knowing about the first aid for an asthma attack can help you save a life. Watch this video to know how!

Asthmatics are prone to severe bouts of asthma attacks with a sudden drop in the temperature or change in the weather (dust, smog, etc). Although medications and inhalers do come in handy to deal with asthma, knowing about first-aid measures you should perform can be extremely useful in case of emergencies. This video focusses on the significance of FAFAA (First-aid for asthma attacks) -- a three-step process involving determination the stage of the attack, intervention and prevention of escalation. It sheds light on simple tips like drinking water, going out in fresh air and reflexology sites to improve your condition. Watch this video to know how you can help someone in case of a mild asthma attack. Apart from this, here are some self-care measures you can follow to prevent asthma.

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