Emphysema

[Tweety78]

Can any one help I have been told I have emphysema a few weeks ago I am on my third inhaler which is spiriva it started very good but today is my fourth day and the side affects are getting worse not better can any one Tell me if they will go all so is it wise to have a slight rest from the inhaler then start again hope some one can help many thanks brian.

[joyce74]

Are you sure it is Spirieva ? Which I take once a day. And have refills which last 60 days, or do you mean Ventolin the blue inhaler you can take when breathless to widen the airways.? If in doubt best to check with your doctor or practice nurse. You will come to terms with your diagnosis and you will be welcomed to join in here for advise from all of us living with lung problems. Joyce

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Spiriva you only take once a day as it's a bronchodilator..I use it plus ventolin when needed . If your having side effects from it you need to speak to your GP or practise nurse don't leave it too long as you need to be happy and comfortable with the medication you receive. Hope they get to the bottom of things for you xxx Angie 😁

[stone-UK]

Hi

If you don't feel comfortable with Spiriva, go back to your GP.

There is more than one kind of inhaler.

[Tweety78]

Hi thanks from that got back to me I live in the country I have to go that is the only one miles around the next appointment I can get is next Tuesday that is a big promlem for me can any tell me if I can go back to my first inhaler it gave me a big boost for two days I have a long list of medication 30 tabs a day I have big heart trouble it bound to clash with any inhaler or am I wrong spiriva gives me worse angina but I can control it I hope but should I be getting it I just don't know any one can help thanks all.

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I would call your GP practise back and ask for the doc to ring on advice 're going back to another inhaler as your on other medication is important for you to take the docs advice not from here...try that and if reception staff fob you off tell them it's urgent... I also live in a rural area and never had a problem with them seeing me urgently or calling me back so don't let them fob you off sorry you are having problems but do phone them to get advice xxxx

[soulsaver]

Hi Brian, welcome. What side effects do you get?

[Tweety78]

Hi soul saver I have only been on spiriva for a week but every day the side effects change like today it feels like a very tightness round my lungs very painfull very strange don't like this one bit I am stopping it today thanks.

[Walrus22]

Hi Brian I got a third one also it's a green one called spiolto Respiratory I tend to suffer with a really dry mouth so far thankfully that's all.

Ian