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Breathing problems: Anyone being treated for COPD?
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Mar 1, 2012 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
I have COPD/EMPHYSEMIA. They(DR) are treating mine with spiriva; advair; and I do a breathing treatment every morning. ( albuterol) I'm good to go for the day. I carry an inhaler with me all the time (pro air) Believe me, it comes in handy . You never know when a smell will trigger you to the point that, your having a little hard time breathing.
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I also have COPD.. I am no longer on Advair as it caused my voice to go and acid reflex .. I am on Spiriva and Symbacort .. These two together are doing the trick for me. I still carry my inhaler where ever I go, just in case. My weight gain was a big issue as well, with the Steroids... but it is a sometime that does wonders to the lungs .. one of those catch 22's .. bad side effects or breath better ! I rely on my steroids only when my breathing is really bad, and then I have a regiment to taper off for 10 days. (approved by my pulmonary dr) Some people love their Advair, but for me, I improved more with it . good luck!
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I also have copd.Been taking Advair 250 and Spiriva.I am trying to get off Advair,any ideas?I have been on it for 12 years,the weight gain and the steroid makes me more out of breath.I have been weaning myself since I was in doughnut,and meds became costly.I seem to be doing very well!Any ideas?comments please if anyone has gone off advair!thanks!