I feel ill. I need help.
mi SEN-to MA-le — clear and distinct. 'Aiuto' is a-IU-to — stress on second syllable.
In any medical situation on board where you need immediate assistance from cabin crew.
'Mi sento male' (I feel ill/unwell) is formed with the reflexive 'sentirsi' (to feel) + 'male' (bad/poorly). This is the most important phrase to know for medical emergencies. 'Ho bisogno di aiuto' (I need help) can be used in any emergency situation.
Ho bisogno di un sacchetto per il mal d'aria.
I need a sick bag for motion sickness.
Sick bags are in the seat pocket in front of you
C'è un medico a bordo?
Is there a doctor on board?
Cabin crew will announce this in emergencies
Ho difficoltà a respirare.
I am having difficulty breathing.
A medical emergency — press the call button immediately
All Italian and EU airline cabin crews are trained in first aid. Aircraft carry basic medical equipment including defibrillators. Cabin crew will ask passengers if there is a doctor on board for serious medical situations. Airlines are required to divert if a passenger's condition is life-threatening.