So I have done 4 puffs of my inhaler and I haven't improved

[TheOriginalFAB]

Can I do more?

You can have up to 10 puffs of blue VIA A SPACER and if no improvement then you need to go to A&E.

Purple will have limited effect and is only for routine dosing ie 2 puffs twice a day. Not to be used as required.

Stress can be a trigger. A panic attack can cause hyperventilation, which can feel similar to an asthma attack but is self-limiting especially if you can rebreathe into a paper bag, and calm down. (easier said than done I know)

If it was a small glass and that's all I'd say you are ok to drive - that was 5 hours ago.

Try the bag whilst phoning NHS direct 0845 4647
or your Doctor's surgery which will put you through to the out of hours service.

you can take ten multi dosing ideally with spacer.

You can take 10 puffs of the Ventolin, but if things are getting this bad you do need to go and talk to the professionals really...

(mosschops - DS (11mo) was in paeds with viral wheeze last week - the nurses refused to believe the registrar had prescribed only 8 puffs of Ventolin (because of tachycardia) and got another doctor to change it to 10 puffs)

One glass of wine won't put you over the limit, especially not 5 hours ago. Assuming you're not drinking wine out of a pint glass of course!

I wouldn't drive yourself if you're feeling bad! Not a good idea at all

tried bag

on with nhsdirecvt

if you are having an asthma attack requiring hospital treatment it wouldnt be advisable to drive

Don't bother with NHS Direct. They'll just tell you to go to A&E.

As will OOH to be honest.

And don't drive yourself, especially if you've had 10 puffs of salbutamol.

what symptoms are you having just now?

I agree with above - hospital next.... don't drive, you will panic more and make it worse.
If DH can't take you because of the kids, call a taxi

and take your blue inhaler with you in case you need it en route

ok - ignore me about taxi! Just seen kerrymumbles post, which is rather sensible. Ambulance would make sense

breathing laboured

feel a bit fuzzy

Well tell them that and they'll get ambulance. Don't piss about.

Asthma is serious. Not breathing is serious.

Don't panic just be sensible.

on phone number

let us know what they say

ambulsanver coming

Good! Hope you're okay.
Keep calm and let us know in the morning how you got on.

Good. Really hope you're feeling a whole lot better v soon. Xx

Difficulty in breathing = category a ambulance response.

bloody hell, I often sit there chugging away with a puff every minute for 20-30mins, however I do know it sorts itself out ...eventually

hope your feeling calmer and better soon

Hope you're ok Fab