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Does Anyone Use "rescue Inhalers" For Shortness Of Breath?

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North Olmsted, OH
October 28, 2017
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

yes- i use Ventolin Hfa when i am really short of breath and the pursed- lip breathing doesn't help- A few times i've used it 2x in one day- i think i can use it 4 times a day- i only use when very bad all day for hours after struggling.

October 28, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

my combivent rescue inhaler says use it as needed 4 times a day--- and i do.

November 7, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes. I use Advair as needed, and concentrate on my breathing and calming down.

October 29, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use ventolin all the time .about 8 times in any day . I will have to put up the medication Im on . To find if members use better ones

October 28, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Bunny i'm sure you know your stuff when it comes to copd i've had it for 9 years and learn something new about this copd everyday

November 6, 2017

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