Can You Take Spiriva And Ellipta Together Or No?
Asking for my dad as he’s currently on spiriva and the doctors have now put him on ellipta but dosnt want to change over due to side effects
Does You're Mood Change When You Take Steroids I Go Into A Different Person Some Times I Frighten My Self Never Mind My Husband X
Prednisone is the med we love to hate. It really does help with inflammation and breathing is almost always much better, but the side-effects can be brutal, especially if we take it for very long. I… read more
What Order Do I Take Breo Ellipta And Spiriva For COPD. I Take Spiriva On Waking Up And About 2 Hours Later Breo. Advice Please.
Thank you all so much.
Nebulizer Question
Does it dry anyone else out? And does it constapte anyone? I feel parched afterwards. And I feel like I'm not drinking enough water or something.
Thank you
Hi Helen
Do drink water afterwards as it dhidrates you , as for constipation dtink water too help you if that doesn’t work you can buy something over the counter in Chemists
Take care
Eric
Bronchitis Improvements In Symptoms
At diagnosis after 1 and only exacerbation, my cough was persistent and productive, however my harsh exercise regime, has turned the cough into a mild symptom and not constantly productive. I know COPD. Can’t be cured but has anybody else experienced improvements to their condition through exercise or any other means.
Nope the only possible cure I know of is a transplant but no guaranteed success with that.
Traveling By Plane With Oxygen
Pretty simple. Be sure you have a POC that is approved by the FAA and the airline you're flying. Call the health desk of the airline you'll fly to find out what their rules are for flying with 02… read more
What Aspects Of COPD Are You Grateful For And Worried About Lately?
Wildpainter... Exact same thing here. Never once in my life went to a gym! Earned my COPD now also going to gym 3 times a weeks. Kinda azz backwards but....
Showers
I got to the point where my breathing seems to cut off while my hands are up especially washing my hair. That and the humidity and then the cold coming in because I leave the door open a crack. I have… read more
Can Someone Recommend A Good Or Better Yet Great Portable Oxygen Concentrator? Appreciate Any Replies!
There are a few "portables" that do continuous flow, but they are heavier, generally require carts and the battery lives aren't that great. There are a couple that will do up to 2 LPM continuous and… read more
Sometimes I Have A Dull Headache That Lasts All Day. I’m Apparently End Stage. Is This Normal.
Headaches are not generally considered to be part of COPD. Check with your pulmonologist. Headaches are often associated with sinus problems, but they are also symptoms of many other ailments.