best inhaler for ashtma/copd overlap

[Scampiharris1]

I have ashtma already and currently take fostair also ,I am in the process of awaiting a ct scan result for COPD as well,what inhaler do people find the most effective for both conditions

Thanks

[Ahmad-786]

I have using inhaler since 2015 but until now my breathing problem not recover, i do research on it almost 3 years and consult so many doctors after all i find the right path to inhale myself.

[peege]

I'm afraid it's not a one size fits all Scampiharris1 more like a try it and see. I have asthma and Small Airways Disease, my preventer inhaler is Fostair 100 MDI (spray type with a spacer) which is fantastic for me personally. I like that's it's within the MART range of inhalers meaning I can also use it as a reliever if the need arises. It suits me and many others however there will be people who cannot use it & prefer another.

Since the 1990s I've had 5 different preventer inhalers inc. Fostair . Seretide gave me extremely thin skin whereas some don't & love it.

You'll find more members with copd over on the AsthmalungUK forum if you don't get many replies here.

[Scampiharris1 in reply to peege]

Thanks for the detailed reply,I find fostair ok but have no experience of any others

[peege in reply to Scampiharris1]

You're welcome, you can always use the search bar to look up other mentions of Fostair or copd/asthma

[Superzob in reply to Scampiharris1]

peege is absolutely right: there is no one-size-fits-all regarding inhalers and, if Fostair works for you, then stick to it - “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”!

[Poobah]

If you're diagnosed with COPD your doctor may consider prescribing an additional inhaler from the family of long acting muscarinic antagonists - Spiriva is widely used, but there are others. I don't think it's a matter of one treatment covering the two conditions and any new treatment should be reviewed after a few weeks to ensure it's delivering results.

[Piehead46]

Trimbow and Ventolin. Take care!

[suzy-lou]

For the last 15 years I have been on a regime of Symbicort 200/6 two puffs twice daily and Spiriva Respimat 2 puffs am. - all using a spacer device. Ventolin as an emergency reliever and extra doses of Symbicort when I have a chest infection and if needed. I have moderate to severe COPD with an asthma overlay. Regime seems to suit me so far ( fingers crossed here!)

[suzy-lou]

Hi, just re-read my reply. I only use the spacer with Symbicort. Apologies for the confusion!