COPD medication

Hi all COPD sufferers. I too take Spiriva. My friend who also has this dreaded illness saw her consultant recently and was given a new daily inhaler to replace her Spiriva. It's called Eklira Genuair. She hails this as a miracle and hasn't felt better for months ! Has anyone else had experience of this 'wonder' drug ??

[Fennella02]

I have taken Eklira for a year and find it very effective. The downside is the bitter, gritty powder that is left in your mouth. A quick drink of water resolves this. As far as I am aware, all the inhalers in this category are powder. I also take Flutiform although this doesn't improve my peak flow noticeably. These are the irst inhalers I have ever used so I have nothing to compare them with.

I wish your friend continued success. C

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Thanks Clare. I'm seriously thinking of asking my consultant for this when I go in Feb. I feel at a standstill with my meds at the min. Thanks for your prompt reply.

[Fennella02 in reply to Hidden]

Good luck with your Consultant. It must be worth trying a new inhaler, you can always revert to Spiriva if it doesn't help. I'm due to see mine in Feb too (it's been a year since the last appt). I'm new to respratory problems, I don't have COPD or asthma, I don't smoke, I am active and slim so can't make any significant lifestyle changes - it's very frustrating.

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So what is your diagnosis Clare. I've had COPD for years now. Noticing gradual deterioration which is also frustrating. Would love to be active again. Slowed down with everything now

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So what is your diagnosis Clare. I've had COPD for years now. Noticing gradual deterioration which is also frustrating. Would love to be active again. Slowed down with everything now

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So what is your diagnosis Clare. I've had COPD for years now. Noticing gradual deterioration which is also frustrating. Would love to be active again. Slowed down with everything now

[Fennella02]

I feel for you. It's such a helpless feeling when your fitness is gradually eaten away from you however hard you try not to give in. I have had mild lupus since I was 22 (now 47). It has mostly given bouts of overwhelming fatigue and acute joint pain & swelling. I have never given in - until 2012 when it suddenly ran amok causing me all sorts of systemic problems, chest irritation, shortness of breath etc. The bad patch has settled now but my chest is rotten - I aspirate at times, my rib muscles and diaphragm are weak and tire easily and I have narrowing (54%) of the small airways/bronchiolitis. It's all very vague but functionality is dwindling. Because I have always been so very fit, my spirometry is approx 80% which is considered within normal limits but my ability/strength to breathe in is less than 50%. Lots of tests but nothing conclusive. Baffling eh?

[barnowl1]

I was prescribed the Spanish equivalent whilst in hospital over there. My G.P. didn't know what it was so couldn't prescribe it. I found out and was able yo get it. Took for bout 3 months and worked well. However, when speaking to my cons. I mentioned the gritty remains on my tongue after use so he changed me to siriva respimat which is equally as good without the residue. Best wishes barnowl

[barnowl1]

P.S. Spiriva Respimat is a fine mist hence no gritty residue, barnowl

[undine]

yes as I say in reply to another post today I too take this one and find it great xx

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Thanks undine. Def gonna ask cons for this when I next go. No harm in trying it.

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