What will you do when asthma attacks?

Many asthmatic attacks occur at night, often when the sufferer is in bed. In this case, open the window to provide fresh air and prop up the sufferer in bed with pillows.

Even though the window is open, keep the room warm.

Call the doctor for all but the mildest attack. Reassure the sufferer, telling him that experts help is on the way.

If you have to take an asthma victim to hospital, transport him sitting up in the front passenger seat rather than lying down in the back.

Hypothermia

Treating an Elderly Victim with Hypothermia

An elderly person living alone may become a victim of hypothermia because she has run out of fuel during winter. So it may not be possible to take quick action to heat the room.

• Call an ambulance, as it is imperative to get her to the hospital quickly.

• Wrap her in a blanket

• If she is conscious, give her a hot tea.

• Do not massage the victim's limbs or suggest that she takes exercise. This will only take blood away from the body's vital organs.

• If the ambulance is delayed, a companion can lie under the blanket with the victim.