What about inhaled epinephrine?

Hi, Sandra. I have never heard of inhaled epi, but my first guess would be that one of the reasons PA people need epi is for trouble breathing, so an inhaled product may not be effective. Also during anaphylaxis multiple systems are involved and the drug needs to go into the whole body, not just the lungs and bronchial tubes. Just some thoughts.

I've used inhaled epinephrine during reactions where my throat tissue started swelling quickly. It's easier for me to fumble with an inhaler than an injectable due to reduced dexterity in my fingers.

I generally have one squirt to reduce the swelling of the tissue, followed by another puff to actually *inhale* the stuff. This was recommended by one of my doctors, but not all go for this. And it's specific to my situation, of course.

I've used it (a) I couldn't manage my epi; (b) when i was too far from any hospital to get there in case i had an adverse reaction to the injected epinephrine (8" of ice and more falling, lived in the country, couldn't drive, etc, all marked the last episode); and (c) where i was breathing reasonably, but my throat was swollen to the point i had trouble swallowing.

Those were all following reactions to latex or soy.

ygg