Quick HACKS to be a HERO (First aid 411 -Breathing difficulty)

  WARNING! This guidance is a universal guideline for use in an emergency.  It's not anticipated to replace professional classes in first aid and revival.   

  

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A person who is having a hard time breathing difficulty could frequently look uncomfortable.

Symptoms

 Breathing speedily 

not capable to breathe lying down and require to sit up to breathe 

Very agitated and anxious 

Sleepy 

 other symptoms including:

 Nausea 

Vomiting 

Bluish lips fingers, and fingernails 

Chest moving in an unusual way 

Dizziness 

Pain 

Fever Cough Gurgling, wheezing, or difficulty speaking 

Coughing up blood 

Rapid or irregular heartbeat Sweating   

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Wait to see if the person's situation improves before getting medical help. Get help immediately. If not these steps could help.

  Place the persons back on the floor. Tilt the head, subsequently that the chin is pointing upwards. This is done by placing the fingertips under the jawbone, next lift gently while pressing down softly on the person's forehead. This is done to compose sure the tongue is not blocking the throat. Keep holding the head in this way while examining for breathing. 

Look if the chest is rising and falling, or place your ear next to their mouth to listen for breathing and feel breath on your cheek. Only check for about 10 seconds. If there's normal breathing, hold the head as told above until help arrives. If there's no breathing or gasping breaths, commence basic life support.  

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  DO NOT:

 offer the person food or drink.

 shift the person if there has been a chest or airway injury, unless it is absolutely necessary. 

position a pillow under the person's head. This can close the airway.

 WARNING! This guidance is a universal guideline for use in an emergency.  It's not anticipated to replace professional classes in first aid and revival.

Try to contact a doctor or emergency help first if not these tips could be very helpful