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Can i use my epipen (epinephrine) for dust allergies? i sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with my throat so irritated it's hard to swallow or breath.

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Dr. Michael Roberts
Dr. Michael Robertsanswered
Family Medicine 13 years experience
Should only : Be used for the exact reason it was prescribed... Minor irritation is not a reason to use the med. Go over the indications for use with your doctor again if you are unclear.
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