Asthma is a very unpredictable condition. Asthma attacks may happen anytime, and anywhere. During the attack, the chest tightens, lung linings become inflamed, and mucus builds up. All of these contribute to breathing difficulties, which is the main symptom of asthma. An asthma attack happens when foreign particles come in contact with the lungs and the body reacts to it. The irritants can be anything. You or someone around you may suddenly get an asthma attack. What can you do?

The first and foremost thing to do is to stay calm. This prevents you from not making irrational decisions. If youre the asthmatic, keep in mind that panicking may worsen your condition. Staying calm allows you to have a clear view of what you should do and prevent your situation going from bad to worse. Read the rest of this entry