Breathing Issues

The number one cause of breathing problems is an asthma attack or allergic reaction. If you have someone with you who's prone to asthma attacks, you'd better be sure to pack an inhaler or two with you.

The first thing to check when someone can't breathe is for obstructions to their throats. Hook a finger into their mouth and see if you can feel an obstruction. Attempt the Heimlich maneuver to see if you can dislodge whatever it is they're choking on.

Injuries or sharp blows to the neck can obstruct breathing. An emergency tracheotomy can be performed, but that's above and beyond the scope of this book. I'm not even going to attempt to tell you how to perform one.