How Can I Manage My Asthma Without Inhaler?

Did you immediately move away from your asthma trigger?

Do you know that you should sit or stand upright?

Do you know that you should not lie down (although it seems that it will be easier for you) because that will worsen your asthma symptoms?

Are you trying to stay calm?

Are you trying to take long deep breaths by inhaling through your nose and then slowly exhaling through your mouth?

Did you drink a hot caffeinated beverage?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage your asthma if you do not have an inhaler with you. It is important to try to stay upright, whether standing or sitting upright. This position will allow you to keep the airways as open as possible to get the maximum amount of air into your lungs. Try to be calm, because that way you will prevent further contraction of your chest muscles, so it will be easier for you to breathe. Try to slow down breathing to avoid hyperventilation; breathe long and deeply by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage your asthma without an inhaler. An asthma attack can be caused by various triggers. You must move away from the trigger as soon as possible. Get out into the fresh air or enter an air-conditioned room or room with clean air. If you are able, try sipping hot caffeinated beverages like coffee. This will help open your airways so you can breathe easier. You may feel relief that will last for an hour or two. Do not think that caffeine can be a substitute for asthma medications, but in such cases it can be helpful.