Asthma attack on vacation, Inhaler ran out

I am on vacation visiting my girlfriend and my inhaler ran out. It is a climate change from where I typically live and she has a cat (which I love despite my allergies). My asthma flared up, and I didn't realize my inhaler was almost empty.

Now I am awake and holding out until this settles down.

I hadn't had a bad flare up like this in at least 5 years but have had 2 in the last 5 months now.

Since my inhaler is empty I have vaporub on my chest and drank a cup of coffee in hopes that it will stimulate the lungs/

Any other advice short of the hospital (not that bad yet) or one of those epinephrine inhalers (overall they damage your lungs).

Just staying awake because I am too afraid of how bad the attack will get if I fall asleep.

I agree - call your doctor pronto! I was on vacation once and I ran out of a medication, I called up my doctor and they forwarded a prescription to the closest pharmacy.

Hey thanks for reminding me of this groovey, I forget to mention it cuz its like a routine. I keep an inhaler 1. in purse 2. in diaper bag (haha u can tell what I have 3. In luggage 4. Upstairs 5. downstairs 6. in fanny bag. I've had a few times hwere I coldnt find my inhaler, so I fixed it by getting a refill every month til I had them everywhere around me. That why if I clean out my purse, i got one in the luggage or the diaper bag. I seem to over pack too LOL

Never smoke a cigerette during an asthma attack. Smoke is a high irratant that can make breathing much more difficult.

Sorry you're having problems!
Get the inhaler ASAP via a doctor call in. Have a pharmacy phone number ready when you call.

Don't wait if your asthma gets worse...get right to the ER.

I took an asthma class, and hot tea was the drink of choice to help with asthma problems.

But...don't wait! Get to the hospital if there's any question. Asthma attacks are nothing to play around with.
Obviously...NO CIGARETTES.
Good luck and breathe easier!
Denise