Heart Palpitations

When a person is having fast breathing, irregular heartbeat, in this situation first aid should be given to stabilize the person because these symptoms might lead to heart attack.

First Aid 

• Possibly leave a stressful situation and try to calm down
• Cut back on tea, coffee, chocolate and colas 
• Don’t  use tobacco products
• Stay away drinking alcohol
• Avoid  using illegal drugs
• Avoid stimulants in cough and cold medicines or decongestants

Seek medical help, if 

• dizzy
• confused
• light-headed
• passing out
• shortness of breath
• slight pain, pressure or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw or arms and upper back