The Heimlich Maneuver® for ASTHMA

Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a person with an acute asthma attack who hasn't responded to medication, or is unable to take their medication. This method also works for persons suffering from cystic fibrosis. Follow these steps to help relieve an asthma attack:

If you are performing the maneuver on another, wrap your arms around the victim's waist from behind.
Make a fist and place the thumb side of your fist against your (the victim's) upper abdomen, below the ribcage and above the navel.
Grasp your fist with your other hand and press into your (the victim's) upper abdomen with a quick upward thrust. Do not squeeze the ribcage; confine the force of the thrust to your hands.
Repeat if necessary.

Alternatively, you can lean over a fixed horizontal object (table edge, chair, railing) and press your upper abdomen against the edge to produce a quick upward thrust. Repeat if necessary.

If the Victim has not recovered, proceed with CPR. The Victim should see a physician immediately after rescue.