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Sit upright. Support chest when coughing. Call 112 if hard to breathe.
Step 1: Help them sit upright in a comfortable position
Step 2: Support the chest when they cough or move
Step 3: Call 112 if breathing is hard, fast, or they feel faint
Step 4: Apply cold pack wrapped in cloth to the painful area
Step 5: Watch for worsening breathlessness
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wrap the chest tightly with cloth or tape — this prevents deep breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT tell them to hold their breath or avoid coughing completely — shallow coughs help clear lungs.
Call if breathing difficulty, coughing blood, or injury from major crash or fall from height.