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Does Anyone Use Pro Air Respiclick? I Have Been Given A Trial Inhaler And Not Sure Yet How Much To Use. I'm Only Using It Twice A Day.
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I have used Pro Air or Ventolin for quite some time as back up inhalers when I over do.

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Have used respiclick for a few years . It is just another brand of albuterol.

Would You Rather Use An Inhaler Intended For Use Once A Day Or Twice A Day?
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In your experience, what frequency has been more effective for your breathing?

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I would not care how often just as long as I am able to breath that’s I think most important.

Does Anyone Experience Hoarseness From Their Inhalers?
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Have the same problem.My palliative care person told me to use Flonase according to directions. I’m voice isn’t perfect,but it’s better.Give it a try!

What Treatments Or Drugs Are You Taking For COPD?
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Two nubulizer medicines,two inhalers plus’s oxygen when I’m on the move .also emergency inhaler as needed .

Need An Inhaler
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Can you give me a name of an inhaler that you use and like, I have to get another one from my doctor. I tried spiriva respimat, but it was top strong and it made me cough, I also tried advair, but that made my throat sore and my voice hoarse, so can someone tell me about the inhaler that they use....Thanks

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I use trelegy. It seems to work but 1st fill to meet deductible is over $500!! Then it is 44$ a month. Yikes!

Inhaler Mishaps: Have You Ever Inhaled An Object Lodged In Your Inhaler?
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Inhalers should always be checked prior to use, but sometimes that step is skipped. The results can be scary.

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I have not had that experience however, I inhaled while taking a vitamin. Very scary I called EMT’s by the time they got to my house it had started to dissolve. I coughed all day.

What did you do?

Who Uses Prednisone Constantly
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I have emphysema

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I only use it when I have infections and flare ups, which seems to be a lot lately.

This Year I Will Be Going On Medicare. Looking For A Plan To Cover COPD Meds And Inhalers.
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All too confusing! Am currently using Tudorza and rescue inhaler. Inhaler costs on Medicare seem cost prohibitive. Any info would be appreciated!

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Get Medicare parts A, B, & D. That is the best way to go. Advantage providers are being sued. Claims are not being properly paid. They are refusing emergency care in cases & kil ling people because… read more

Travel
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I would have the sea and beaches I have the opportunity to travel in the next year. What would be some suggestions for places to travel with COPD I have moderate copd and am on oxygen at night.
I live in Canada and would be flying out of Calgary.
Would love to hear of any semi-tropical or sea side places I could visit.

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Get a portable O2 machine that has a battery with a long life mine has 10 hours and i've travelled with it No problems

Are You Using Spacers With Your Inhalers ? What Do You Think Of Them?
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Spacers are supposed to greatly improve the effectiveness of inhalers. I take salbutamol when having laboured breathing during exercise. I find carrying the inhaler a nuisance but it still works well… read more