What to do in an emergency
Signs of an emergency1
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You’re extremely short of breath
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Your reliever medication isn’t helping
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You’ve got chest pain
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You’ve got a high fever
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You’re panicking or getting tired because of your breathlessness
If you’re not sure if it’s an emergency, call your GP surgery.
In an emergency, go to A&E or call 999.
Approval code: UK/RESP/17/0032w(1)
Date of preparation: January 2020.
References
- MRC Dyspnoea scale/MRC Breathlessness scale. Medical Research Council. Available at: https://mrc.ukri.org/research/facilities-and-resources-for-researchers/mrc-scales/mrc-dyspnoea-scale-mrc-breathlessness-scale/ Last accessed: January 2020.