b'Chapter hapterUnconscious PatientCall Ambulance 000.If the patient becomes unconscious, place the patient into the recovery position and closelymonitor patient for response, airway, normal breathing while waiting for Ambulance.Be prepared to resuscitate.If the patient is known to be at risk of anaphylaxis and you are unsure if it is asthma or anaphylaxis, threat for anaphylaxis (refer to pg 184).Asthma MedicinesThere are four main types of asthma medicines: relievers, preventers, symptom controllers and combination medicines.Asthma medicines are mostly administered directly into the lungs through an inhaler (puffer) or through a spacer. They can also be taken in tablet form, capsules or syrups.Relievers (Known as Bronchodilators - Ventolin, Airomir, Asmol, Bricanyl).Relieving medication relaxes the tight muscles around the airways for about four hours, allowingair to move easily through the airways. The most common reliever medication is Salbutamol. This medication works within 4 minutes.Relievers should be used in asthma emergencies.Preventers (Known as Anti-inflammatories - Pulmicort, Intal Forte, Tilade, Flixotide, Singulair).Preventer medication reduces the frequency and severity of attacks if taken regularly everyday. They reduce/control inflammation and sensitivity of the airways.Preventers should not be used in asthma emergencies.Symptom Controllers (Foradile, Oxis, Serevent, Breo Ellipta, Flutiform)Symptom Controllers are long acting relievers, they relax muscles around the airwaysfor up to 12 hours. They are taken in conjunction with preventer medication.Symptom Controllers should not be used in asthma emergencies.Combination Medicines (Seretide, Symbicort)Combination Medication contains a preventer & symptom controller together in one inhaler. Combination Medicines should not be used in asthma emergencies.Medical Emergencies 179'