Title: What to Do During an Asthma Attack | Health.com
Headings: 5 Things to Do If You're Having an Asthma Attack That Could Save Your Life
5 Things to Do If You're Having an Asthma Attack That Could Save Your Life
If severe, asthma attacks can be deadly. Here's how to manage those scary symptoms.
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Content: That goes for everyone–even if you’ve never had an asthma attack. “ Patients have felt like they can’t really have asthma because they’ve never had an attack,” says Dr. Rathkopf. “ That’s fortunate for them, but it doesn’t mean they couldn’t have one.” The first step after getting away from your trigger–or if you can’t avoid your trigger or don’t know what it is–is usually medication. Take your rescue inhaler. “ Every asthmatic should have a rescue medication–generally some form of albuterol inhaler–and the idea is to carry that on you all the while … even if you haven’t needed it for a long time,” says Dr. Rathkopf. These are usually quick-acting bronchodilators, meaning they open up the airways to help you breathe more easily. “ For severe asthma, [doctors] can prescribe an injectable epinephrine, but that’s rarely necessary,” Dr. Rathkopf adds. Take anywhere from two to four puffs, advises Dr. Li. Stay calm.