What you should know about asthma medication and about helping someone during an attack

Imagine that someone you know well suddenly starts gasping for breath. She shows signs of great distress and looks panic stricken.

That is what you may witness if someone has a sudden, severe asthma attack.

The good news is, asthma medication is fairly effective in alleviating those frightening symptoms and restoring normal breathing. However, you should know what to do when someone has an attack.

This article on treatment during asthma attacks will take you point-by-point through the essential know-how, including using medication. Make sure you read it. You might just save someone's life.