How to Relieve Asthma Symptoms at Home in Case of an Emergency? Tips to Handle the Situation Until Help Arrives!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, even a slight asthma attack can be particularly scary. First, the healthcare system is overburdened. Second, no one wants to risk getting exposed to the deadly virus in clinics and hospitals. Plus, if you’ve asthma, you’re at higher risk of the disease. It is more important no than ever, to be able to tackle sudden asthma attacks in case of an emergency until medical help arrives.

Keep inhaler handy

If you or anyone in your family gets an asthma attack, you must act fast to relieve symptoms. Always keep the inhaler handy, so you can take one puff every 30-60 seconds whenever you get an attack. Keep inhaling till you feel the attack is subsiding. However, be sure not to take more than 10 puffs at a time. If your breathing difficulty continues, seek medical help.

Sit Up

If your symptoms persist after taking the inhaler, sit straight up till medical help arrives. Panicking can make matters worse. Your symptoms can also aggravate when you lie down, so either sit or stand. Sitting straight up opens the airways, and this makes the airflow easy through the lungs.

Try deep breathing

Deep breathing can keep the airways open for a longer time, making it more comfortable for you to breathe. You can also breathe in through the nose and breathe out through pursued lips ensure that your exhalation is longer than your inhalation.

Always be alert of the symptoms like coughing, wheezing and a tight feeling in the chest. You may also find it difficult to speak, eat or sleep. All attacks may not require medical attention but of you feel that your condition has become worse, seek help immediately. While there is no cure for asthma, you can work towards keeping the symptoms under control.

 

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14 Important Items to Have During an Emergency

If you're heading out with children, you need to keep some essential items in hand to ensure a pleasant outing. Below are essential items for your family emergency kid recommended by the American Red Cross and FEMA which will help protect yourself and your family during an emergency.

1. A prearranged meeting place
While technically not included in the kit, communication is the first thing to take into consideration when preparing for an emergency. During a natural disaster or a terrorist attack, cell phone signals and landlines can be jammed or out of order. In which case, it is ideal to have a prearranged spot where everyone in the family knows to meet. It may be somewhere close to the children's school or at a centrally located family member's house. Just in case be sure to keep a contact sheet of important numbers.

2. A favorite toy or stuffed animal
It's not only about the clinical items that you will need to keep your family alive. You will also need to think about comfort and security. In the event of an emergency, grab a nearby toy to throw in your kit. This will hopefully keep kids distracted. 

3. Nonperishable food
FEMA advises that you plan a three-day supply of food for the whole family. Opt for staples like canned meats, canned fruit and vegetables, hot and cold cereal, powdered milk and high energy foods like peanut butter, dried fruits, and granola bars. Don't forget the can opener!

4. Fun food
Kids don't always eat what we give them. While canned green beans are convenient for storage and serving, a four-year-old might refuse to eat them - even in an emergency. So, having a few treats on hand could make all the difference with a hungry child. Opt for fruit snacks, cheese or peanut-butter sandwich crackers, ready-made gelatin pudding and things of the sort. 

5. Water
Water is at the top of the list for an emergency kit. Store about one gallon per person, per day (for drinking and hygiene) and storing enough for two weeks at home. Bear in mind that young children and older adults are especially vulnerable to dehydration, so it's better to overstock water than be under-supplied. Don't forget that just like canned food, you cannot keep bottled water around for too long before the quality is compromised. Be sure to have fresh water replaced every six months.

6. Vitamins and medications

In an emergency, access to medications may be limited. So pack a one-month supply of chewable vitamins and the prescriptions your family relies on. 

7. Disposable plates, utensils and paper towels

A disaster may result in tainted tap water. So stock your kit with disposable plates and utensils. It will feel more like camping and less like chaos.

8. Fleece blankets  or zip-up pajamas

Stock up a blanket per person. Remember that small children have a tougher time regulating their body temperature than adults do so make sure you prepare adequate blankets or sleeping bags to keep them comfortable. You'd also need hats and gloves for each child, which will help against cold weather. 

9. Hand crank flashlights

Natural disasters would likely mean a loss of power, possibly for weeks. But if you have manually powered flashlights, lighting up your home after sundown won't be an issue.

10. Hand-crank radio

You'll be thankful that you don't have to rely on batteries to power a radio that delivers important information, like whether it is safe to go outside. 

11. Whistle to signal for help

A good, old-fashioned whistle will make kids feel empowered. Just be sure to have a talk with young children about when to use the whistle and where to find it.

12. Matches in a waterproof container

Your emergency kit should most definitely include all-weather matches which can be used to light a cooking device, sterilize first aid implements and light candles. 

13. First aid with medications

A good first-aid kit is paramount in an emergency situation. It should include items to treat and clean minor wounds, stop serious bleeding and secure broken bones and sprains, as well as a comprehensive first aid manual.

14. Waterproof document storage

In the event of a flood or a fire, you want to make sure that your important documents are safe. So invest in a water and fireproof file storage system to ensure your insurance papers, birth certificates and so on can escape the damage. 

this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     
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