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Breathing Difficulties - First Aid


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Alternate Names : Difficulty Breathing - First Aid, Dyspnea - First Aid, Shortness of Breath - First Aid

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Do Not

DO NOT give the person any foods or drinks.
DO NOT move the person if there has been a chest or airway injury, unless it is absolutely necessary.
DO NOT place a pillow under the person's head if he or she is lying down. This can close the airway.
DO NOT wait to see if the person's condition improves before getting medical help. Get help immediately.

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Review Date : 9/1/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/28/2002).

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