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Can You Get Ventolin With A Counter?
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I can never work out when my Ventolin has run out. My Trimbow has a counter and I wondered if Ventolin or something similar has a counter

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In the US, the brand-name Ventolin (and some generics) have a built in dose counter to monitor usage. In addition, the inhalers brands Advair and Flovent include counters as well. There are also… read more

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

Has Anyone Used Roflumilast - The New Generic Version Of Daliresp?
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The FDA has approved a generic of dailiresp called roflumilast. Has anyone used it and does it work as well? I hate to change but my insurance company wants me to use the generic as I suppose it is much cheaper.

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Have been on it for 2 months now No side effects but still SOB Not sure it's working for me My Pulmonologist wants me to do drug study for injections which has proven to help with asthma patients Now… read more

Medications For Depression Anxiety
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member - I've used diazapam (generic for Valium), 2 mg, cut in half, 2 -3 times/day, for many years. While for many it can cause depression or anxiety but for me it's the opposite… read more

Medicare Supplement Plans?
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I have been on disability for 2 years, but I have had to pay for my own insurance. I will be going on Medicare in August. Can anyone suggest the best Medicare supplement plan that will cover inhalers. I am finding out that most of the ones I take will not be covered. Thanks for any advice.

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ps our governors get donations from the big pharma companies so don’t look for help from them and Ron Deathsantis in Florida has a huge donor that’s heavily invested in covid treatment drugs i e… read more

Have You Noticed A Difference Between Brand And Generic Meds?
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No, only the price .

Does Anyone Else Feel Like Their Meds Make Them More Anxious And Depressed Than What Comes With COPD Naturally.
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member - When a new medicine is recommended or prescribed, I do some research on it - The Mayo Clinic or the Cleveland Clinic. WebMD can be slightly wrong at times. And I've decided a… read more

Generic COPD Medication
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Need to take a Generic because I can't afford ANORO. I did get a free one from their website.. I asked my doctor for a generic and he didn't know one. HELP!

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Before I got Medicare, I recieved all of my medications through the pharmaceutical companies. it will take a little work filling out the applications and then taking them to the doc fpr her signature… read more

I'm On Oxygen 24/7, Use Breztri Inhaler And Generic ProAir Albuterol Sulfate Inhaler As 'rescue'. Having Lots Of Nosebleeds Lately..any Help
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Do the have you on a rescue inhaler. I was wheezing today and use it.

How Do You Afford The Cost Of Medications Like Trilogy Elipta?!
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My medication after the deductible is $145 a month (trelegy elipta)!! Guess some months I won’t breathe. Sick of insurance companies and big drug companies!!!

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Simplify Life with COPD Read Article...
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Thanks I’ll try.