Advice?

[oyceter]

Okay, so the cold seems to have morphed into an asthma attack. I haven't had one for years, so I have no inhalers with me. Urgent care opens at 8 (a little over four hours), and I will definitely go then, but does anyone know what emergency room signs are?

I can still breathe, and all my extremities are a healthy pink. I'm uncomfortable enough that I can't fall asleep, and I have to sit up. Also, any home remedies would be extremely helpful.

... though not sure who's awake right now...?

ETA: Ended up going to an ER because the thought of going for four more hours like I was was too painful. Am back now, with slightly more expanded bronchial tubes!

Comments

[innle.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that! I am a first aider rather than a doctor or other medical person so please take what I say with a grain of salt . . .

If you can, it's probably best for you to stay sitting up and leaning forward slightly. You might need medical attention sooner rather than later if you start to have trouble talking or walking, become very sweaty, and/or your lips and nails start to turn blue.

Anyway, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

[oyceter]

Thanks! I ended up going in just because the thought of not being able to breathe for three more hours was too much. Still wheezy, but so much better.

[marzipan-pig.livejournal.com]

Oh good, glad to hear it was so easily fixed!

[innle.livejournal.com]

Very sensible! Glad you're okay.