COPD
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:29 am
First: yes I was serious when I said I have way too many medical problems for a 27 year old. ( I have a theory as to why though )
So who on here has COPD (Chronic Bronchitis / Emphysema) ?
If so, what inhalers are you on and other medications/management tools for it?
For me I am on:
Rescue Inhaler: Xopenex (Levalbuterol) & Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Maintenance Inhaler: Symbicort (Budesonide / Formoterol Fumarate) & Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide)
I have frequent flair-ups so I'm on prednisone A LOT. More than anyone should be.
I'm looking to switch my maintenance inhalers though due to the extremely frequent flair ups.
I hate my Pulmonologist's office though. I can never get in and when I do go, I'm there for 4 hours and see him for only like 5 min (or his PA, who seems mental, lol)
So who on here has COPD (Chronic Bronchitis / Emphysema) ?
If so, what inhalers are you on and other medications/management tools for it?
For me I am on:
Rescue Inhaler: Xopenex (Levalbuterol) & Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Maintenance Inhaler: Symbicort (Budesonide / Formoterol Fumarate) & Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide)
I have frequent flair-ups so I'm on prednisone A LOT. More than anyone should be.
I'm looking to switch my maintenance inhalers though due to the extremely frequent flair ups.
I hate my Pulmonologist's office though. I can never get in and when I do go, I'm there for 4 hours and see him for only like 5 min (or his PA, who seems mental, lol)