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*Reliever inhaler mentioned refers to Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists (SABA).
Reference : Reliever* inhalers. (n.d.).
Retrieved from https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/learn-about-asthma/medicines-treatments/reliever-inhalers
Asthma is an incurable lung disease that could affect anyone as young as 6 years old. When asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it is called an asthma attack.
If you, a friend, or a family member have an asthma attack, follow these emergency steps. Please discuss with your treating physician on your asthma action plan.
Sit upright and take slow, steady, deep breaths. Remain calm and do not panic.
Take one puff of your reliever inhaler (commonly blue) every 30 to 60 seconds, up to 10 puffs (use a spacer if available or possible).
If you feel worse at any point OR you don’t feel better after 10 puffs go to the nearest hospital/clinic or call 999 for an ambulance.
Repeat step 2 after 10 to 15 minutes while you are on the way to clinic/hospital or waiting for an ambulance.
*Reliever inhaler mentioned refers to Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists (SABA).
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Your Score : 0
Please discuss your result with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
18 - 25
High risk of over-reliance on your reliever* inhaler.
Like many people, you are relying on your blue reliever a lot.
Please discuss your result with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
11 - 17
Medium risk of over-reliance on your reliever* inhaler.
Like many people, your blue reliever inhaler is important to you, you might be relying on in a bit too much.
Please discuss your result with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
10 - Less
Low risk of over-reliance on your reliever* inhaler.
You do not appear to be over-reliant on your blue reliever inhaler. This is good news!
If you have other possible signs of poor asthma control, please discuss your result with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
Breathe EaSY is a patient support programme run by dedicated nurse educators that provides personalized education on asthma management and inhaler technique.
This is a self-test designed to help you and your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to understand what you think about your reliever* inhaler for asthma and whether you might be relying on it too much. This is not medical advice.
DO NOT stop or change your medication without consulting your treating physician.
*Reliever inhaler mentioned refers to Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists (SABA).
