How do you recognise an asthma attack, and how is it treated safely in Europe?

Asthma attacks explained: acute bronchoconstriction, symptom escalation, rescue inhalers, emergency criteria, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we outline how asthma attacks develop and how doctors determine appropriate treatment under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• Early warning signs: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath

• How airway inflammation and bronchospasm restrict airflow

• When to use a short-acting bronchodilator (rescue inhaler)

• Signs of severe attack: difficulty speaking, blue lips, exhaustion

• When oral corticosteroids may be prescribed

• When emergency medical care is required

• Situations where inhaler prescription requests may be declined pending lung function review

We explain how doctors assess symptom frequency, trigger exposure, inhaler technique, adherence to preventer medication, peak flow readings, and previous hospitalisations during an online consultation in the EU. Poorly controlled asthma requires structured monitoring and, in some cases, spirometry testing.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where respiratory consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/asthma-attacks