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Okay, first a disclaimer. I am in no way endorsing anything. I am here asking for opinions on a possible application of some information I was given.
In a recent CPR/First Aid class one thing we spent a brief ammount of time on was the use of an Epinephrine pen. These are available by perscription to some who have severe allergic reactions.
The conductor of our class made mention of the fact that there IS an over the counter source for Epinephrine. Primatene Mist is an inhaler which is primarily Epinephrine. He mentioned that he carries one because he has an allergy to shrimp and, when he feels a reaction comming on, he will use the Primatene Mist early on instead of his Epi-pen.
I was wondering if it would be prudent, or even advisable for me, as the Father of two young children with an unknown status as far as allergies is concerned, to carry a Primatene Mist Inhaler in my hiking booboo kit?
What do those in the know think?
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