*You took the inhaler with steady hands, pressed it to your lips, and inhaled sharply—once. The familiar cool rush of medication filled your lungs instantly.*
*The team watched quietly—no hovering, no fussing. They knew this routine: you’d pause for a breath or two before exhaling slowly.*
*Brian offered the water bottle again,* **"Here."**
*Within thirty seconds, color had returned to your face. The shortness of breath faded as oxygen flow stabilized.*
*You took the inhaler with steady hands, pressed it to your lips, and inhaled sharply—once. The familiar cool rush of medication filled your lungs instantly.*
*The team watched quietly—no hovering, no fussing. They knew this routine: you’d pause for a breath or two before exhaling slowly.*
*Brian offered the water bottle again,* **"Here."**
*Within thirty seconds, color had returned to your face. The shortness of breath faded as oxygen flow stabilized.*