MEDICAL EMERGENCY: If experiencing severe breathing difficulty, call 911 immediately

Laryngospasm Emergency Guide

Call 911 Immediately If:
  • Complete inability to breathe or speak
  • Blue lips, face, or fingernails (cyanosis)
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Severe chest pain or pressure
  • Prolonged spasm >5 minutes
Immediate Self-Help Steps
  1. 1Stay calm and try to relax
  2. 2Breathe slowly through your nose
  3. 3Hold your breath for 10-15 seconds
  4. 4Exhale slowly and gently
  5. 5Sip small amounts of water

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services
911

Life-threatening emergencies

Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

24/7 poison emergency

Crisis Hotline
988

Mental health crisis

Find Nearest Emergency Room

Emergency Room Locator

Find the nearest hospital with emergency services

Emergency Prevention

Know Your Triggers
  • • Identify personal trigger factors
  • • Keep a symptom diary
  • • Avoid known irritants
  • • Manage stress levels
  • • Stay hydrated
Emergency Preparedness
  • • Keep emergency contacts handy
  • • Carry medical alert information
  • • Have prescribed medications available
  • • Inform family/friends about condition
  • • Know nearest hospital location