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Lung Health | Last Active: Sep 27, 2023 | Replies (32)
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How about if you treat it as asthma, using a long acting beta agonist full time (like Singulair) and a rescue inhaler like albuterol when your chest feels tight or heavy? A 3-6 month trial ought to let you know whether that works. I believe COPD is defined as chronic persistent cough plus bronchitis along with flaccid or scarred airways and that doesn't seem like what you are describing.
If it doesn't help or you get worse you can consult a pulmonologist for a deeper look.
What do you think of trying this?
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Thank you very much for your feedback. I appreciate it and will work on having patience and giving the time you are suggesting. I did go to the hospital on the weekend and they suggested a course of treatment for two weeks, including Albuteral. I have moments of panic on days when my lungs feel flared up with mucus that is not moving and restricting my airway. I will continue to seek help for the time you suggested and hope that this will be resolved.