I Never knew the protocol for an asthmatic to enter an ER complaining about breathing troubles and is then made to wait in the waiting room for four hours without a treatment. This was the worst experience I've Ever had.

Penn Presby is a Level I Trauma Center in the heart of an area where victims of gunshots and stabbings and near fatal car accidents etc are brought. Not saying an asthma attack can't be serious or in dire cases life threatening, but, when everyone goes to the ER instead of Urgent Care or your PCP, the ER (ED) gas to take the most life threatening 1st. Asthma attacks, even emergencies are now commonly treated at Urgent Care Centers. Or, take yourself to a smaller hospital. Pennsylvania Hospital 8th Spruce is far less busy than Presby or HUP. I don't trust other hospitals, I only use Penn! Routine Care visits can help save emergency visits but when necessary choose the hospital that best suits your need. ER at Presby on a weekend when West Philly has at least 3 shootings a day, more on weekends is not your best bet for an asthma visit or the flu or even a simple broken leg. Compound, complex, multiple breaks yes, Penn Presby Ortho Traima Team would be for you.

I went there with chest pain by ambulance and was sat in waiting area with 30-40 people in front of me. I waited 4hours before calling someone to take me to another hospital where I was admitted

I went here with an asthma attack and they gave me way too much during my breathing treatment. When I was told that I was being discharged, I couldn't stop shaking and couldn't talk clearly. I was horrified and scared. In spite of me asking for help and begging them not to let me leave,, I was told I didn't have a choice and they made me leave. It was another 5 or so hours before I felt normal again.

AREA Frankford - Torresdale Division...you could be there 16 hours +......Count ur blessings... It's just disrespectful. They don't care because of Obama care . Lots of $ 4 them.