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Is There A Significant Difference Between Advair And Spiriva?
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I see some people use Advair, some Spiriva. Is there a reason to use one over the other?

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I didn't know that. My ft
Never said I was suppose to

Spiriva Respimat And Symbicort Which Should I Take First
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Not having a regular doctor doesn't help much so hoping some ideas from here.
I take one dose daily of the spiriva and one dose twice a day of the symbicort.

Which one do most take first? Any advantage of one over the other? Or does it make any difference?

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I take spiriva first thing in the morning literally as I get out of bed, then my 1st of 2 doses of symbicort (don't forget to rinse you mouth well) and 2nd doses 12 hrs later.

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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Inhalers are all I know

I've Been Taking Advair 125I And It Doesn
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you are welcome i hope you get some answers from your dr. and get some kind of relief blessed be

Medication Regimen
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I am prescribed Advair and Symbi-cort. The Advair is twice a day and Symbi-cort is once a day. What is the reccommended regimen to taking these drugs? Do I spread them out to 3 times a day - ie Advair morning and night with Symbi-cort at lunch? Can I take Advair and Symbi-cort together in the morning?? Just what are other members doing? Thanks.

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What is Alb. Inhaler? I use Symbicort in the morning and Spirits Respimat at night. I've had COPD about 15 years, so they say. I only use the inhalers. No pills of any kind. My energy is low due to… read more

I Take Symbicort And Spriva Every Day. Which One Should I Take First?
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It's an inhalation aerosol. 2 inhalations twice a day

Wondering What Inhalers Have Been Prescribed For Early COPD.
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I keep reading to get diagonized early and start treatment but have only been ordered ventolin as needed. I need inhalers to slow this down . Appreciate your comments. Stay safe😷

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I was prescribed Symbacort

I Was Diagnosed Last Month With Moderate COPD, I Have Been Using Spiriva Respimat For Almost A Month And I Just Don't Feel The Same.
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Shortness of breath is a part of my life now but I am still as active as I ever was, just not feeling the same anymore. Anyone else experience this?

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I find my breathing to be worse wen I use my inhalers spirva

Inhaler Costs!
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With the insane cost of inhalers in the US, has anybody here purchased them from another country? I have seen where the Spiriva inhaler only costs $125.00 from Canada, but almost $400 here! I need help as I currently don't have ins & the out of pocket is killing me!

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I was getting them from an international pharmacy and it was much cheaper. Be sure and do your research. I was working with a Canadian pharmacy. There are many so you really have to check things out.

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 Ventolin inhaler and Ipratropium
in my nebulizer.