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Always read the product information leaflet and any warning labels on products. This includes medicines from the pharmacy, supermarket, health food shops and other sources.
If you are unsure about a pain reliever and whether it may affect your asthma, always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.
Make sure you have a current Asthma Action Plan – if you don’t talk, to your doctor.
What should I do if I have an asthma attack triggered by aspirin?
Check your written Asthma Action Plan or follow the 4 Step Asthma First Aid Plan.
4 Step Asthma First Aid Plan |
Step 1: |
Sit upright. |
Step 2: |
 Without delay shake a blue/grey reliever puffer and take 4 separate puffs of reliever medication.
The medication is best taken one puff at a time via a spacer device (just use the puffer on its own if you don’t have a spacer). Take 4 breaths from the spacer after each puff of medication.
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Step 3: |
Wait 4 minutes. |
Step 4: |
If there is little or no improvement, repeat Steps 2 and 3. If there is still little or no improvement or you feel concerned at any time, call an ambulance immediately. Dial 000.
Continuously repeat Steps 2 and 3 while waiting for the ambulance. |
Children: |
4 puffs each time is a safe dose. |
Adults: |
up to 6-8 puffs every 5 minutes may be given for a severe attack while waiting for the ambulance. |
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Content Updated March 2005
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 23 April 2009 )
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