How do you recognise an asthma attack, and how is it treated safely in Europe?

Asthma attacks explained: acute bronchoconstriction, symptom escalation, rescue inhalers, emergency criteria, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we outline how asthma attacks develop and how doctors determine appropriate treatment under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

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

• How airway inflammation and bronchospasm restrict airflow

• When to use a short-acting bronchodilator (rescue inhaler)

• Signs of severe attack: difficulty speaking, blue lips, exhaustion

• When oral corticosteroids may be prescribed

• When emergency medical care is required

• Situations where inhaler prescription requests may b ...