A member asked:

Feel naseaus and gasping for air ocassionally but cant get to er till morning what do i do. severe 24 yr old asthmatic inhaler not working?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Asthma : If your inhaler is not helping that means you need other medications to hlep control your asthma, also check the hole in the plastic container make sure it is not blocked, you can remove it & wash it in warm water to unblock it, you should call 911 & go to ER, you are already gasping for air , please do not ignore your symptoms. Take care.

Answered 6/10/2015

2.7k views

Thank

Asthma emergency : Clearly, medical attention is urgently needed and if you cannot drive yourself, you might need to go by ambulance. When inhalers do not work, there is danger of being unable to breathe. Controller inhalers and rescue inhalers are both important. If beyond them, you need oxygen and steroids, possibly antibiotic. TEA has theophylline which can help a little but is no substitute for real care. CALL.

Answered 5/27/2016

2.7k views

Thank

Related Questions