Respiratory Emergency

This can be defined as an emergency associated with difficulty or inability to breath correctly. Types of respiratory diseases include Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Lung Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion. If someone nearby is experiencing a fatal symptom of their disease, call emergency services immediately. In the meantime, remain calm and have the patient sit upright. Walk the individual through slow breathing techniques and try to give them a hot beverage to drink that will open up the airways. It is important that you seek emergency service rather than take matter in to your own hands. Emergency services have the equipment necessary to treat the patient such as breathing masks to allow for oxygen flow throughout the body even if the person is unconscious.