I was diagnosed with asthma about 10 years ago when I got a severe cough that would go for hours on end without stopping. After that finished I have hardly needed medication since- mainly if I go to an extremely humid city or if the weather changes dramatically. I have never actually had an asthma attack but I think I might be having them now. I can go for hours not coughing at all but next thing I know I am coughing until I have tears pouring from my eyes and can hardly breathe. I have been advised by medical staff to use my ventolin every few hours to try and get on top of things,but I have never had a real asthma attack and don't know how far I should let the coughing episodes go on for before I seek medical help. I know that if I spend the majority of 6 hours in bed again on my hands and knees trying to breathe inbetween bouts that I will do something, but I have so much I have to consider too. I am on my own with a 22mth old. I could ring my ex, but I wouldn't want to arrive at the hospital only to be made triage 5 and have to wait 3 or more hours for any help... I am confused and my brain is fogged by lack okf sleep and the heavy blanket of fog that naturally covers it when one is severely depressed! I would welcome anyones advice, or maybe what has worked for them in a similar situation, or anything. Thank you heaps, irish.