What should you do if someone experiences a severe bronchospasm after OC exposure?

• A. Immediately call for medical help, provide first aid per protocol, assist with breathing if trained, and evacuate them to medical facilities.
• B. Observe and wait for symptoms to resolve.
• C. Give them water and tell them to rest.
• D. Ignore until symptoms worsen.

Answer: (A)

Severe bronchospasm after OC exposure is a medical emergency that requires rapid professional assessment and treatment. The best approach is to call for medical help immediately, provide first aid per your protocol, assist with breathing if you are trained to do so, and evacuate them to a medical facility. Getting trained responders on the scene quickly is critical because airway support, oxygen if needed, and monitoring can prevent progression to life-threatening airway obstruction. Following your first-aid protocol ensures you address immediate needs safely and appropriately, including any decontamination steps and maintaining the person in a position that eases breathing. If you’re trained to help with breathing or a prescribed inhaler, you can assist with that under the protocol, but do not delay calling for help or transferring to medical care. Waiting, giving water, or ignoring symptoms can allow the reaction to worsen and lead to serious complications.