[Sticky] Severe asthma attack

No — telemedicine is NOT appropriate for a severe asthma attack.
A severe attack can become life-threatening within minutes and requires immediate, in-person emergency care.

If you or someone nearby has asthma and is experiencing ANY of the following, call 911 (or your local emergency number) now:

🚨 Get emergency help immediately if there is

• Severe shortness of breath or gasping for air

• Talking only in single words or unable to speak

• Chest retractions or ribs pulling in while breathing

• Wheezing that is very loud — or suddenly stops

• Lips or fingernails turning blue/gray

• No relief after using a rescue inhaler

• Peak flow < 50% of personal best

• Confusion, drowsiness, or fainting

Telemedicine cannot provide oxygen, breathing treatments, steroids, monitoring, or rapid rescue care — delaying treatment is dangerous.