Remember
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
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Step 1: |
Sit upright. |
Step 2: |
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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.
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Children: |
4 puffs each time is a safe dose.
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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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