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For those who use rescue inhalers (i.e. Respimat, ProAir, Ventolin...how often do you use and how does it help you?
I recently had one of my nebuliser medications reduced I take Subutmol,5mg/2.5ml nebuliser solution 1x 4 daily
ipratropium Bromide 250mg/1ml nebuliser solution 1x 4 daily
Budesonide 1mg nebuliser suspension 2 nebunes morning and evening 2x 2daily
The Budesonide has been reduced to 1 neb twice daily
That has been reduced by half
I have emailed my Consultant as of todays date 14/10/23 I have not received a response
If you were diagnosed as being on stage 3 which is severe is it right to… read more
Until you get a Reply, carry on taking your original Medication 💊.
Is there anyone here that still smokes after being diagnosed. I am looking for some support to quit. I have attempted it several times since my diagnoses and have failed terribly. The patches, gum, vape pens and even cold turkey (which I wouldn't recommend)! The Doctor won't put me on Chantix because I suffer from Severe Major Depression and the side effects wouldn't be good for me!!! Two weeks ago I had an exacerbation and the E.R doctor ordered chest x-ray.s He came back after reading them… read more
I quite by keeping a dayly log of what I smoke at first I reduced by 5 smokes à week then the next week I added 5 more that équaled 10 smokes in two weeks some and never beat myself if I missed à day… read more
Has anyone used Trelegy Ellipta? I have tried Anoro which didn't work and currently using Symbicort which isn't working well either. In fact if I use Ipratropium/Albuterol 2X a day via Nebulizer it works better than Symicort...my plan will not cover Spiriva (Medicare D)...so, any experiences with Trelegy?
Sorry..I never looked at the date
Well done Bonnie. You show me I should be doing more to help myself.
Oh my .. hopefully you'll get what you both prefer and need!
I drink a lot of milk for the protein it has. I don’t find it increases the mucus but I have been taking extract of Mullein and I couldn’t believe the difference it makes. My lungs are fluid rather… read more
I have had a build up of mucus it's been building up for a long time. I need to get rid of it! Pretty sure it's covering my lungs.
I've been taking mucinex for 2 weeks I can feel it at the top of my neck if that makes sense. I cough but nothing cones up. It's driving me crazy! I have wondered if I used a turkey baster if that would work. Just kidding. Anyway if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. 😊
Sometimes I have a piece of chocolate bar or a drink of milk to loosen the pflem .I almost always feel relief after i drink a few drinks of water .
I have used Trelegy for 5 years never had thrush. I gargle after use with salt water seems to work
I have a gas stove so have purchased an induction hot plate which is much safer. I also use an electric grill and an air fryer.