How to treat an asthma attack at home safely — and when should you call emergency services in Europe?

Asthma attack treatment at home depends on symptom severity, access to a reliever inhaler, and prior medical diagnosis. In this episode, we explain how acute asthma is managed and when urgent care is required under EU clinical guidance.

In this episode, we cover:

• What an asthma attack is (acute airway inflammation and bronchospasm)

• Early warning signs: wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough

• Correct use of a short-acting bronchodilator (reliever inhaler)

• When to repeat doses according to a personalised asthma action plan

• Red flag symptoms: difficulty speaking, cyanosis, exhaustion, silent chest

• When to call emergency services immediately

• Why ora ...