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How to relieve an asthma attack without an inhaler, at home
During an asthma attack, it becomes difficult for a person to breathe. If you do not help him quickly, everything can end in loss of consciousness or death. If there is an asthmatic in the family, it is important to learn all of the supportive techniques to help block the attack.
How to relieve an asthma attack at home
Attacks usually start unexpectedly. First, shortness of breath occurs, which quickly turns into a frequent dry cough and wheezing. To get rid of suffocation, you must use an inhaler charged with special medications. You cannot panic during an attack.
To relieve an asthma attack, you need to calm down.
A person should relax as much as possible and control each inhalation and exhalation. You need to take a comfortable position, sit down or lie on your stomach. All tight clothing (belt, scarf, tie, or turtleneck) must be removed to facilitate breathing.
The room in which the patient is located is filled with air – you will have to open windows and doors, provide a draft. Anything that causes allergies should be removed from the room: pets, sources of smoke or strong odors. It is also recommended to drink cool, clean water in small sips.
If possible, the patient is given a cupping massage. For this, not only classic glass jars are suitable, but also light silicone ones.
How to relieve an asthma attack without an inhaler
If there is no inhaler, you can replace it with any anti-allergy medication. In the absence of suitable medicines, folk remedies are used. To stop a light attack, a special solution is being prepared. You will need:
- 2-3 drops of iodine;
- 200 ml of hot boiled water;
- 2 tsp soda
Everything is thoroughly mixed. While the solution is hot, the patient needs to breathe over it. After cooling down, drink 1-2 tbsp. l. In parallel, you can make mustard plasters. They are placed on the chest.
How to relieve an asthma attack with an onion compress? One large fruit is crushed with a fine grater and placed on a bag, which is applied to the area of the back between the shoulder blades. The person needs to be wrapped in blankets and allowed to sit quietly. A mixture of garlic gruel and vegetable oil also helps. This product is placed on the chest and covered with a warm cloth.
Even if folk remedies have worked, you still need to seek help from a doctor. It is impossible to let the disease take its course, and an inhaler should always be at hand. It will not be possible to relieve a severe attack without medication.