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

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!

Yes: Epinephrine is old school - that's the way asthma was treated 30 years ago when access to nebulized bronchodilators like albuterol was limited. Another thing you can do in a severe asthma attack while waiting for help to arrive is to take an additional 2 to 4 puffs of your rescue inhaler. Either of these emergency actions will buy time but you need to get to the er or your doctor's office now!

Sort of: It will help to open your airways up but the real treatmement is steroids. These need to be started before the Epinephrine wears off (~15-30 minutes depending on blood flow). If you are needing your epi-pen you should be calling 911 too.