Section 4: Medical Conditions in Sport Asthma TREATMENT OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK Sit the casualty down and lean them forward (semi recumbent or W position) Assist them in the use of the blue inhaler (reliever) Be calm and reassuring Encourage slow and deep breathing so as to minimise the risk of hyperventilation Call 999/112 if the attack is not relieved after 5 minutes Be prepared to resuscitate
