Respiratory infection may cause inflammation of the air tubes.
Allergy to various substances, including house-dust mites, animal fur or feathers, pollen and some food.
Night-time attacks in children are often associated with house-dust mites, down pillows or pets sleeping in some people.
Sudden change in the weather or air temperature, especially cold conditions.
Exercise, especially explosive activities.
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Treatment for Heat Stroke must be given quickly or the casualty may die. Babies and old people are particularly at risk.
- Move the casualty to a cool places. Remove the clothing and cover the body with a wet sheet. Keep it wet with cold water, and fan the casualty until the body temperature drops to 38 degrees Centigrade.
- Call a doctor or ambulance as soon as possible. If the casualty becomes unconscious, put him in a recovery position, and continue the cooling treatment.
- When the casualty's temperature is down to 38 degrees Centigrade, replace the wet sheet with a dry one. Continue fanning. If her temperature rises again, restart the cooling treatment.
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