asthma attack
Sudden breathing emergency
An asthma attack is an acute episode where airways narrow and breathing becomes difficult.
Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Attacks range from mild to life-threatening and are typically treated with a rescue inhaler: She reached for her inhaler during the asthma attack.
Harsh, whistling respiration
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
- chest tightnessPressure in torso cavity
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
dyspnea · coughing · labored breathing · panting · stridor · whistling · raspy · rattling
Portable respiratory medication device
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
- rescue medicationDrug for acute episodes
corticosteroids · salbutamol · oxygen therapy · prednisone · epinephrine
Emergency medical transport
- 911Crisis response number
- ERAcute care department
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
urgent care · life-threatening · critical condition · intubation · respirator · oxygen mask · emergency room · first aid
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- suffocationFatal lack of air
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
gasping for air · helplessness · frightening · discomfort · alarming · overwhelming · exhausting · debilitating
Immune reaction triggers
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- pet danderShed skin from animals
mold · pollution · cold air · exercise-induced · perfume · respiratory infection · humidity · stress-induced
wheezing
Harsh, whistling respiration
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
- chest tightnessPressure in torso cavity
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
shortness of breath · dyspnea · coughing · labored breathing · panting · stridor · whistling · raspy · rattling · sibilance
inhaler
Portable respiratory medication device
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
rescue medication · corticosteroids · salbutamol · oxygen therapy · prednisone · epinephrine
ambulance
Emergency medical transport
paramedic · urgent care · life-threatening · critical condition · intubation · respirator · oxygen mask · emergency room · first aid · triage
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- suffocationFatal lack of air
gasping for air · distress · helplessness · frightening · discomfort · alarming · overwhelming · exhausting · debilitating · scary
allergens
Immune reaction triggers
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
pet dander · mold · pollution · cold air · exercise-induced · perfume · respiratory infection · humidity · stress-induced · chemical fumes
- breathing problemsrespiratory arrest, respiratory distress, apnea, hypoxia, asphyxiation
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- sudden eventsexplosion, earthquake, lightning strike, tornado, sudden death
- asthmainhaler, wheeze, wheezing, airways, bronchodilator
- flare-upsflare-up, exacerbation, relapse, outbreak, episode
- Emergency MedicineEMT, emergency medicine, EMS, paramedic, paramedics
asthma attackremission
Temporary disease absence
good health · wellness · stable condition · recovery · relief
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