I’m looking for some advice regarding using an asthma pump instead of an epipen.
I am allergic to nuts, soya, lentils and chickpeas and when I was younger I used to go to St Thomas in London to see consultants. Now I’m an adult consultant appointments are very rare. About three years ago I had my last visit and was told that even though I will never grow out of my allergies I don’t need an epipen. However he advised that 20 puffs of an asthma is enough adrenaline as the epipen.
I didn’t query it but when I went for a recent asthma check up my nurse was not happy with the advice given by the consultant and has advised me to see the GP. She said that if I took the puff and waited 10 seconds for each I could go into anaphylaxis shock.
Has anyone been given this advice before or know if anyone? I havent seen the GP yet but have done some research but it’s not been successful. Any info would be fab!
Thank you
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Using an asthma pump for allergies
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Lousmith · 25/12/2017 13:11
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