What To Say When You Get To The Emergency Department

When you get to the hospital, you must clearly identify the nature and severity of your problem.

FOR A SEVERE ASTHMA REPORT :

• Any recent steroid therapy
• The frequency of use of short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators either by MDIs or nebulized treatments
• Peak flow meter measurements
• Any recent admission to the hospital or treatment in the emergency department
• Prior intensive care treatment of an allergic reaction or asthma
• If you have an asthma action plan, be sure to bring it to the emergency department with you