Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for severe breathing difficulty, blue or grey lips, prolonged pauses in breathing, collapse, or difficulty waking the person.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange routine or prompt medical review for new or gradually worsening concerns such as:
Increasing headaches or a change in headache pattern
Snoring, restless sleep, daytime tiredness, or witnessed breathing pauses
New squinting, reduced vision, eye redness, or difficulty closing an eye
Changes in hearing, speech, school progress, balance, or coordination
Repeated ear infections or dental pain
Loss of hand function or pain affecting daily activities
Seek urgent medical assessment for a severe headache with repeated vomiting, unusual sleepiness, confusion, new weakness, a seizure, or a sudden change in vision.
These symptoms can have several causes but may indicate increased pressure or another neurological problem.
A painful, very red, or suddenly cloudy eye also needs urgent assessment, particularly if the eyelids do not protect the eye.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine specialist appointments remain important even when the person seems well.
Raised pressure, hearing loss, and sleep-related breathing problems are not always obvious at home.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Syndactylic oxycephaly. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.