Group 10 · First aid · Question 30 of 51
During an asthma attack, an injured person with bronchial asthma should be:
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Helped into a semi-sitting position.
Explanation
During an asthma attack the person struggles to breathe. In a semi-sitting position the chest and breathing muscles work more freely, which makes breathing easier. Lying down, especially with the legs raised, makes breathing even harder.

