How do I look after my boyfriend following a severe asthma attack?

Answer 1

It is so refreshing to see a question show concern for someone else.

I have to consider whether he used his medication or not, whether it failed, etc.

A back and chest rub is a good idea, not using palms, but pushing fingers into his rib areas, front and back. ( Make sure your nails are trimmed short before you do this) . This is because those muscles, involved in breathing, have been stressed severely and are very tense and exhausted.

A tall glass of fresh water is helpful.So is a neck rub, grabbing and squeezing the sides of his neck.Then he needs rest. He might fall asleep easily, as if he just had an epileptic. seizure.

He needs to pant like a dog, rather than trying to take in deep breaths. Asthma is often an attempt to inhale too much, and to exhale too little. Like a panic attack.

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Answer 3

Just make him rest, bring him cups of tea mollycoddle him, and be very understanding. An attack like that would have really frightened him, i have asthma and after an attack i feel very tired and low because you really do feel like your going to die. Make sure he is followed up afterwards, my asthma nurse goes through everything with me to work out what caused the attack and what we can do to try preventing it happening again, is his medication up to date as your asthma medication needs can change. Does he know his allergies? they can play a large part in triggering an attack, mine are red wine, anti inflammatory pills, dust, pollen, mould spores. Some natural remedies are bad for asthma too things like st Johns wort and sleeping pills. I am sure this has all been checked out but just some ideas, I hope he is ok xx

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

always ask him to bring his albuterol inhaler with him, so when he has an asthma attack, he can take it anytime. never leave home without it. his bed sheets need to be washed more often. my sister has asthma and i suggested that she takes a shower at night before sleeping, so that whatever allergens are all over her body are washed off and not brought to bed. and it helped her, she didn't have asthma as frequently at night.

if in case your boyfriend does not improve using the inhaler and is in severe respiratory distress -- bring him to the ER.

if your boyfriend feels like the inhaler is not as effective but not really in severe distress, he needs to speak to a doctor who can prescribe him some medications (like corticosteroids - if necessary) and therapy so that he can manage his asthma better.

Answer 7

if you are the one with the asthma you shouldn't look after anyone after the attack but if he is the one with asthma i commend your dedication to him. Truthfully after I've had an asthma attack i just want to be left alone to sleep and rest, but it always helps when someone is willing to bring me hot drinks and liquids.

Answer 8

Do you mean "bronchial asthma"?
Asthma- Paroxysmal (coming on a sudden temporary attack)attack of difficulty in breathing. Bronchial asthma, attack of breathlessness associated with bronchial obstruction or spasm. Chracterized by expiratory wheeze. Cardiac asthma- Paroxysmal dyspnoea (difficulty in, or laboured breathing) in left ventricular failure. Status asthmaticus- repeated attacks of asthma without any period of freedom between spasms.
Please see the webpages for more details on Asthma.

Answer 9

make sure that he rests and because having a bad asthma attack is always scary just comfort him but don't hug him because you could start it off again.
you should find out his triggers and then you will no what has cause such a severe attack. :D xx

Answer 10

i would not try and look after anyone if i had an asthma attack....

oh you mean your boyfriend. Give him somewhere quiet and cool to lie down and let him get some peace and quiet. make his medication readily available for him. dont try and make him speak by asking him if hes ok, it will frustrate him,.