I stopped using inhalers for a week and voice improved and no blood but after a week back using inhalers voice is worsening and coughing up blood again. Any suggestions?
I'd definitely check with your doc regarding blood in mucous. That's not something that usually happens with either Symbicort or Spiriva. The hoarse, raspy voice is common. For that, you should probably try a different med. Don't dump both Spiriva and Symbicort at the same time. Choose one and discontinue with a different med in the same class. If you don't have a pulmonologist, get one. Your primary care doc probably isn't current enough with meds and treatment plans to play the game.
See your doctor something isnt right
See if your Dr. will let you try other inhalers to see if there is an improvement.
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