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What specific symptoms warrant use of an epipen (epinephrine)? i have had one for years, have asthma, bronchospasms etc in life. unsure "how bad" is bad enough 4epi
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Epipen (epinephrine): Can save your life. Use it for asthma attack that doesn't respond to rescue inhaler or anything the causes facial swelling and shortness of breath.
Answered 11/28/2017
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