As you breathe in focus on pulling air down into your stomach, then use your stomach muscles to help you push the air out. This is called diaphragmatic breathing and it will help you to take in deeper breaths. [4] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source To make sure that you are taking in full deep breaths, try placing one hand on your stomach (just below your ribcage) and the other on your chest. As you breathe, you should notice that the hand on your chest is staying still while the hand below your ribcage is rising and falling.
Being unable to speak in full sentences Sweating because of difficulty breathing Breathing that is rapid Noticing pale or blue color nail beds or skin
If you are out in public by yourself, then you will need to ask a stranger. Try saying something like, “I am having an asthma attack, but I don’t have my inhaler. Would you mind sitting with me until my breathing goes back to normal?”
Do not drink more than two cups of coffee or your heartbeat may become rapid.
If you have someone nearby who can help you, there is also a pressure point on the inner part of your shoulder blade, just about an inch below the upper tip. Ask a friend to press on these pressure points for a few minutes to help relieve your asthma attack.
You can also turn on a humidifier if you have one, or fill your bathroom sink with hot water and lean over it with a towel over your head to capture the steam.
For example, if you are at home, try moving from the kitchen to the living room. If you are out in public, try going into the restroom for a few minutes or go outside.
You may experience side effects such as drowsiness or dry mouth.
Allergens including dust, animal fur, cockroaches, mold, and pollen Irritants including chemicals, cigarette smoke, air pollution, and dust Some medications including aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and non-selective beta-blockers Chemicals used to preserve foods, such as sulfites Upper respiratory infections, such as colds and other viral infections of the lungs[8] X Expert Source Shaun Berger, MDBoard Certified Pediatrician Expert Interview. 17 April 2020. Exercise and other physical activities[9] X Expert Source Shaun Berger, MDBoard Certified Pediatrician Expert Interview. 17 April 2020. Cold or dry air Health conditions such as heartburn, stress, and sleep apnea
If you have known asthma triggers, then do everything that you can to avoid coming into contact with them.
Gluten (a protein found in any wheat product) Casein (a protein found in dairy products) Eggs Citrus Peanuts Chocolate
Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit Berries Cantaloupe Kiwis Broccoli Sweet potatoes Tomatoes
Beans Lentils Peas Leafy vegetables Milk Cheese Nuts Organ meats
Wheat Crab Liver Poultry
Salmon Potatoes Turkey Chicken Avocados Spinach Bananas
Meats Seafood Fish Cheese Eggs
Salmon Anchovies Mackerel Herring Sardines Tuna Walnuts Flaxseeds Canola oil
licorice root lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco)
