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First Aid for Breathing Emergencies
Asthma attacks, choking, wheezing, hyperventilating - breathing emergencies are not only scary, but urgent. Learn how to spot them and what to do about them.
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First Aid Treatment for a Sucking Chest Wound
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Symptoms of Hyperventilation Syndrome
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