Spiolto Respimat

[Fedupinventnor]

I have just started on this for long term COPD. I am a non smoker but am Alpha 1 diagnosed .How long does this take to start seeing improvement?

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Hi I have never heard of this one but I am presuming it is a preventer to be taken once or twice a day. In that case you should be able to breath a bit easier from day one as it will open your airways. It won't improve your lung function but just make it easier to breathe. x

[Twoose]

It's what I take. For me it started to work straight away. It still works fine. I don't get short of breath anymore, and I haven't had to take my ventolin inhaler since.

I hope this helps

[jackdup in reply to Twoose]

Do you mind if I ask what stage you are at, mild, moderate or severe? I have tried it and it didn't seem to do much for me but realize what seems to work for one person won't necessarily work for the next person.

Thank you

[Twoose]

Stage 3 on the gold standard which I think is severe

[Dumba]

Have you been referred to an Alpha 1 clinic, you really need to be? If you want I know of a good support group. Lorraine

[lessbreath-uk]

I have tried salamol, fostair, atrovent, spiriva, symbicort, and spiolto respimat. none of them has made the slightest difference to me. my GP says they do not work for everyone, but I will keep on trying, seeing consultant next week so will probably have a new one to try.