I have COPD and the inhalers that.....?

Question

are out there makeit harder for me to breathe and I can't get any relief if an attack starts I just have to sit and try to relax and breathe slowly and as deeply as possible,anyone know of an inhaler or other thing that might help? Sitting unable to breathe is a very scary place to be ,you think ,feel and know that every breath is your last and it causes a panic situation in the mind... scary!!!!

Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disorder/Disease (Lung Disease)

Not on any inhalers the ones available make the condition worse(tested on machine in hospital)no alternative offered or suggested been this way for 18months and no relief the ones they tried were Salbutamol and the Ventolin reliever

Answer 1

turbutlina i think i my have spelt that wrong,will contant you with correct spelling of it soon.

Answer 2

I use Spiriva a non MDI inhaler and Have Albuterol for a rescue inhaler Albuterol is still available with a HFA propellant I have used combivent as a neb treatment, which worked; I had troubles with combivent as a MDI because of the CFC propellant

Answer 3

I have copd and am on Duoneb inhaler and have Duoneb for breathing machine which is great. Also take Singulair and Advair. You need to see a pulmonary doctor and get on meds programmed for you. It usually takes a while to figure out which meds work best for you. You have to be taking something to control this. It is really important. There is also a new drug Spiriva, did not work for me, but I know some people who swear by it.

Answer 4

Monty, it's chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.(or disease))
it covers a multitude of things, but includes such stuff as asthma, bronchitis, ermphysema,--- anything which prevents or interferes with proper breathing.

The doctor who specializes in this is a pulmonologist,
They are also called "intensivists" because they do help the people in intensive care who are on respirators. They also diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

Answer 5

I have asthma so I know how you feel! You really need to talk with your doctor about that. They can find you another inhaler that will work for you. Also, try to stay calm when you have your attacks. Panicking is only going to cause you to hyperventilate and make things worse. Seriously, call your doctor about that. You need to have an inhaler or some type of medication that will relieve your symptoms.

Answer 6

I take care of COPD patients in the hospital. Alot of these people take albuterol and atrovent nebulizers. Some take Xopenex. Also, some people benefit from steroids to help decrease inflammation. Perhaps you should see a lung specialist. There are many different meds you could be trying to help you!

Answer 7

Maybe you should check into seeing if you can get into a pulmonary rehab class, usually given through your local hospital. I've heard great things about them, afterwards some people with COPD can cut down on their use of meds and oxygen.

Answer 8

There are clinics that reteach you how to breathe correctly and increase the strength of your lungs through breathing exercises. my mom has this disease and it's horrible to watch and be able to help in no significant way. her doctor prescribes nerve pills to calm her attacks. good luck!

Answer 9

im no doctor but i have asthma

try asking for a salbutamol inhaler

they work for me

Answer 10

I am a pharmacist. What inhalers are you on? I may be able to help you out.