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Arnuity Ellipta is an inhaled corticosteroid medication. While it doesn't directly treat sudden breathlessness like rescue inhalers do, it helps reduce inflammation in your airways over time when used regularly as prescribed.

The main goals of COPD treatment are to improve your daily function and decrease symptoms. While Show Full Answer

Arnuity Ellipta is an inhaled corticosteroid medication. While it doesn't directly treat sudden breathlessness like rescue inhalers do, it helps reduce inflammation in your airways over time when used regularly as prescribed.

The main goals of COPD treatment are to improve your daily function and decrease symptoms. While COPD cannot be cured, proper medication management including regular use of prescribed inhalers can help control symptoms and reduce flare-ups. For sudden breathlessness, you'll want to use your rescue inhaler (short-acting bronchodilator) which works quickly to open airways. Make sure you understand which of your inhalers are for daily maintenance (like Arnuity) versus rescue use, and always take them exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

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