Hypoxia occurs when your body or certain parts don’t get enough oxygen, which can affect how well your organs work and even pose serious health risks. Understanding the signs and causes of hypoxia is key to acting quickly and keeping yourself or others safe.
Aspiration happens when food or liquid accidentally enters the lungs instead of the stomach, which can cause coughing, choking, or even serious lung infections. Understanding aspiration and how to respond quickly is key to keeping yourself and others safe.
Spontaneous breathing is your body’s natural way of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide without any help—an important sign that your lungs and brain are working well. Recognizing spontaneous breathing in an emergency can guide you in providing the right first aid and knowing when to call for urgent help.
Ineffective breathing means a person is breathing, but not well enough to get enough air. Learn the warning signs, what to do first, and when to call 000.
Airway obstruction happens when something blocks the flow of air to the lungs, making it hard to breathe and risking serious harm. Recognizing the signs early and acting quickly can save a life by clearing the airway and restoring proper breathing.
Airway management means keeping a person’s airway open so air can move in and out. Learn when airway management matters in first aid and which practical pages to use next.
Asthma is a condition that narrows the airways and can make breathing hard. Learn symptoms, triggers, treatment terms, and when an asthma attack becomes an emergency.
Breathing means moving air in and out of the lungs. Learn what normal and abnormal breathing can look like in first aid and what to do next.
An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms that makes breathing hard. Learn the warning signs, what to do first, and when to call 000.