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Dear Lori,
I have been re-reading all of your advice while I am waiting for my denture work to continue, and I noticed that you mentioned PFT. I have severe COPD and I am very frustrated that I have not been able to get an inhaler that I appear to be able to take, without itching. I do use Levalbuterol 2 puffs a day which does help slightly, but I wish I could find one that did not warn about making you more prone to infections, and did not contain steroids. Do you know of an inhaler that is very safe to use? Maybe I should start a new category on the Mayo Clinic site. I am hoping to get some answers when I go in for my PFT.
Thanks !
I hope you are able to enjoy Spring !
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Hi Holly! I am enjoying spring! I played hooky from the computer yesterday and was outside the entire day catching up on trimming bushes, getting garden beds ready and all that good stuff.
I initially had PFTs annually as part of my followup to my bone marrow transplant to make sure there are no side effect issues. I have very little experience with inhalers except for a brief time a few years ago. So I’m sorry that I don’t have any information for you on that subject.
However, I did find a great discussion started a couple years ago by another mentor, @sueinmn.
Is Anyone Else Confused About All Those Inhalers
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-anyone-else-confused-about-all-those-inhalers/
Also, there are several conversations regarding COPD that you may want to check out. I didn’t know which ones to post for you. So your best bet is to type COPD in the search box at the top of this page. It will give you a lengthy list of COPD discussions. You’ll be able to connect with other members who most likely have the same questions you have!
I hope you have a lovely day, Holly!