Question 1

since epipen (epinephrine) can temporary relax the air way, can epipen (epinephrine) used for asthma attack in emergency situations when no asthma medication available?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Absolutely, it is life saving in case of emergency.

Question 2

can a epi pen help during an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Epi pens are used in people who experience severe allergic reactions. The source of the allergy is not really important. If the asthma attack is the direct result of the allergic reaction it may be beneficial. However, "epi" is a non-specific "agonist" whereas your rescue inhaler is specific for the receptors in your lungs and would probably work better with fewer side effects.

Question 3

will an epi-pen be used for an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Epi pen is used for patients who are experiencing anaphylaxis. In general, in a patient with asthma and asthma only, then epi pen would not be appropriate. Asthma patients should be using rescue and controller medications as appropriate.

Question 4

why don't you give epi-pen for acute asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Different use: Epi pens are used in people with severe, lifethreatening allergic reactions. Epinephrine is also a non-specific drug in that it stimulates different areas of the body so that side effects are very common anad sometimes dangerous. The rescue inhalers like albuterol are specific for the "receptors" in the lungs and so have little side effects outside that area.

Question 5

will an epi pen help during a severe asthma attack until i can get medical care?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your attack is that bad it may help until 911 arrives.You should never be without an inhaler and a face mask  as you may not be able to breathe in or even use a chamber if very anxious . Wear a bracelet too!

Question 6

if an asthma attack last 9 days what should i do?

Accepted Answer

9 days ?: If your attack is lasting this long you should be checked. Status asthmaticus is a prolonged "attack" and if this is the case you may need more drug therapy than your inhalers can provide. Please do not wait any longer.

Question 7

can i tell me how i can survive an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Prevention first: The best way to treat an asthma attack is "before it happens".  This means that having an action plan and medications to control asthma is very important.  This way severe attacks are usually avoided.  If an attack comes on suddenly, relax, use of albuterol (quick relief)  and immediate treatment in the er with oxygen can usually reverse an attack.  An asthma specialist can develop a plan for you.

Question 8

how can i most effectively avoid an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Take your meds: Asthma is a disease of chronic airway inflammation.  If you take inhaled "controller medications", take them faithfully as prescribed.  Keeping your asthma under good baseline control can lessen attacks frequency and severity.  Also if you have triggers - cats, smoking, mold, etc - avoid them as much as possible.  And if you smoke, quit!

Question 9

how will i know what does an asthma attack feel like?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Some people experience asthma as breathlessness or feeling starved for air, others chest tightness or chest pain, and still others hear or feel the wheezing in their chest. A few people only have cough, although they are the minority. When severe, there is usually little doubt about the diagnosis, but milder forms can sometimes be difficult to sort out.

Question 10

how do i know if i have an asthma attack in pe today?

Accepted Answer

Physical ed ?: I assume pe is physical ed. Exercise induced asthma is a condition that only seems to occur during vigorous exercise and not linked to the routine "triggers" of asthma. See you physician and get tested.

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