Comments on: How to Be Prepared for an Asthma Attack

on 8/26/2006 An asthma attack can be a very scary thing to have happen and being prepared at all times is very important. If you take part in any sport or physical activity and suffer from any level of asthma, make sure you always have a rescue inhaler with you. A rescue inhaler is different from a steroid inhaler in that it will relieve your symptoms in minutes. If you do not already have a prescribed rescue inhaler set up an appointment with your doctor and ask about getting one. I, myself am a cross country runner and have attacks whenever its extremely humid or rainy. For this reason I always carry my rescue inhaler with me and rely on it frequently.
To use a rescue inhaler follow the steps below:
* Take deep breath.
* Slowly let all air out of your lungs.
* Place inhaler in mouth and close mouth around the inhaler completely.
* Press the button down completely and take a deep breath in filling your lungs.
* Hold for around 10 seconds.
* Exhale slowly.
* Repeat as recommended by doctor.

on 11/22/2005 Stand & inhale deeply. Place your lips around the peak flow meter and blow as quickly and forcefully as you can. Check the # and repeat twice. Highest # of the three is written down on record.