You have responded as a first aid provider to a coworker who is having difficulty breathing. You suspect an underlying medical c
ondition is the cause, and the person does not have her prescribed inhaler. While waiting for EMS to arrive, you see her condition has gotten much worse. She looks exhausted. What is your greatest concern at this point?
The greatest concern at this point in the situation would be that the co-worker stops breathing. Asthma attacks tend to shrink or close the air canals in your throat thus making it very difficult to breathe. If the individual suffering from this begins to panic and hyperventilate, then they can lose consciousness and stop breathing. If this were to happen the loss of oxygen to the brain for a period of time can cause serious brain damage or even death if not treated immediately.
Family relationships can suffer extreme hardships due to a poor economy, which can lead to a strained family dynamic. Family’s may also decide to not have as many children, due to lack of financial stability.
