Severe asthma symptoms can include:
• difficulty speaking
• severe chest tightness
• blue lips or fingernails
• extreme breathlessness
• ribs drawing inward during breathing
These signs indicate a medical emergency.
Call 111 immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: A severe asthma attack may develop very quickly; however, it can develop over several days.
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Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that there are variances in protocols, which are identified where necessary.