Asthma attacks can be frightening, both for those having them, as well as for their loved ones who watch them go through the experience. As a caregiver or friend, you  may feel helpless when your friend starts to wheeze, hack and struggle to breathe.

But there are some positive action steps you can take that could make a difference in the outcome, or at least help your loved one cope with the experience better.

Here are some of the things you can do:

1. First, get your friend to sit...