Rush to your closest hospital if:
- Your symptoms get worse even after taking extra medication.
- You’re having a hard time breathing (or your peak flow has dropped below 50%)
- You’re struggling to walk or talk.
- Your lips and fingernails are turning blue-gray.
Visit Health24's Allergy Centre
National Asthma Education Programme (NAEP)
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA)
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