Tiotropium for asthma
Common Questions and Answers about Tiotropium for asthma
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This pattern continued for 2 more nights before I went to see a pulmonologist who said it sounded like asthma and prescribed oral prednisone for 5 days following which I did a PFT and was diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis. I did a follow up test 2 months later. The numbers for the tests in % are below.
Sept.15, 2007
Pre Post
FVC 82.2 83.9
FEV1 61.8 64.1
PEF 89.6 83.2
RV-He 92.
I take Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide) 2.5 mcg/actuation, and Wixela (fluticasone propionate salmeterol inhalation powder) for my COPD. Is there a sequence I should be taking these meds in? Is there a time frame I should use between the two meds?
I was told to stop my spiriva in Aug. that I had been using for about 3 yrs. This was after I had a PFT for the first time. I've had three ct scans over the past three yrs. Shows granulomata and calcified nodules..no change. For the past couple of days I've been very SOB and my arms feel weak and heavy. My chest doesn't hurt it just feels tight/full. Today has been worse. I was also put on neurontin 1 1/2 weeks ago for headaches and wonder if that could have anything to do with it.
t know of any homeopathic treatments
At my six-monthly checkup at my local hospital here in Spain there was a replacement doctor and since he was young I thought he might be willing to hear why I was not taking spiriva and steroids. He confirmed that a person with severe COPD MUST use these medicines. But - I objected - they do not cure, they’re only supposed to make you feel a little better and have nasty adverse effects.
ordered a pft last week (following three ct scans over 16 months). I had been using Spiriva for three years. My question is how long should I have been off the Spiriva for the test to show accurate results? Shouldn't I have had the test before being given Spiriva? Thanks in advance.
This circumstance could account for his less than optimum relief with therapy for asthma. There are a number of other respiratory diseases that can simulate or mimic asthma, or compound it, two examples of which would be Cystic Fibrosis and a condition called Vocal Cord Dysfunction. And there are others, including spasm of the vocal cords (laryngospasm), heart disease (“cardiac asthma”) and a condition called Bronchomalacia (characterized by floppy, collapsing airways).
If your sister's asthma is under good control, there really isn't much reason for her NOT to be able to dance. Exercise is good for everyone, and that includes those with asthma.
One thing your sister could do to help reduce the risk of an attack while dancing is to use her inhaler 20-30 minutes before she starts dancing.
Thanks. I have only had asthma for a year or so. However, the person who told me about the bacteria that can cause asthma, or at least make it worse, had it since he was very young. He has successfully treated his asthma.
To find out whether it's infection, you can have blood tests for mycoplasma pneumoniae and chlamydia pneumoniae. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors misinterpret the results.
Exercise induced asthma attacks are generally the first sign that asthma is not in control for most asthmatics. I would suggest you first see your doctor to review your treatment plan, before embarking on increasing your stamina to exercise.
However exercise is very beneficial and should be done regularly to help strengthen your muscles and lungs. When your asthma is in control, you will be amazed to see how much easier it is to exercise.
All the environmental allergy testing can out negative, but after being on the steriod inhaler for 10 days, the docter determined that my son had asthma. We also have had a major water leak in our house in April with a lot of damage to the house. I had the house tested for mold and all the environmental hazards. Everything can out normal. I can't help to think that the day my son developed the asthma on the day he played the basketball game. I have alot of regrets!
Several aspects should be considered while selecting an inhaler for asthma, such as the severity of your ailment, your age, personal preference, and any other health issues you could have. One possible solution for moderate asthma is to use a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhaler, which may provide rapid relief from symptoms.
Hi, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness the three symptoms are the triad of symptoms for Asthma. But sometimes it just presents with chest tightness or cough. If you have family history then your symptoms could be due to asthma. When in doubt have yourself evaluated for the same. This can be detected by a spirometry test. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance. Regards.
My 8 year old twins and husband have asthma. My advice is to see a pulmonologist which is a doctor that specializes in lung diseases. At the very least you should see an asthma specialist. We have gone through several different medications to stabilize one of my twins' asthma. The heat can make it especially difficult to breath when you have asthma and staying indoors with air conditioning can help alot.
A few months later, one of the cats started having asthma attacks. We took her to the vet, who diagnosed the asthma and started her on steroids. A few months later, the other cat also started having asthma problems, and also got started on steroids. Over the summer of 2011, I went to Washington for about 3 weeks to do some field work (I am a structural geology grad. student).
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