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Jake is 13 years old and has had asthma for several years. His asthma is generally well controlled, but it is made worse if he suffers from a respiratory tract infection or is exposed to a substance to which he is allergic. One afternoon, Jake and his classmates were on a cross-country run when after a few minutes Jake complained of a tight chest and started to cough profusely. Unfortunately, Jake had left his salbutamol (bronchodilator) inhaler in his bag in the changing room. Jake’s close friend Isaac stayed with him and reassured him, while another friend ran to tell their PE teacher who found Jake’s school bag. Within a few minutes, the teacher was able to give Jake his inhaler. After four puffs of salbutamol, Jake was feeling well enough to walk slowly back to school.