Braltus

[Utterfool]

Hi. I have emphysema and have been on braltus for two months. My congestion has almost disappeared so should I continue taking braltus?

[stone-UK]

Hi

Braltus is a long acting 24-hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator. Similar to Spiriva taken regularly on a daily basis.

Only stop taking if recommended by your GP.

[Hidden in reply to stone-UK]

My GP changed my Spiriva to Braltus for my Bronchiectasis. I like it much more than the old one.

[O2Trees in reply to Hidden]

Do you get a dry mouth Poems? I had to stop taking Spiriva, and later Seebri (same class of drugs) as I couldn't speak my mouth would be so dry.

[Karenblue in reply to O2Trees]

My mouth is really dry it wakes me up at night can't breath have to drink water bin months now also on spriva do u think it's that

[O2Trees in reply to Karenblue]

I can't say for you Karenblue - could be perhaps, but best to check with your doctor. I think it can happen when you don't have a lot of mucus in the first place, so it works on your mucus membranes generally.

[Karenblue in reply to O2Trees]

Hi I have lots of mucus on my chest n nose

[O2Trees in reply to Karenblue]

Right, bang goes my theory.

[Karenblue in reply to O2Trees]

Lol I'm on steroids tapering down but Dr have me some think for that we my thrush has gone I'll go bk to Dr thanks

[Utterfool in reply to stone-UK]

Thank you 👍

[Carnival567]

Think of the Sensodyne advertisement on TV!

[Utterfool in reply to Carnival567]

Not familiar with this?

[Carnival567 in reply to Utterfool]

See mrsmummy's reply. It works, if you stop using it the symptoms will probably return, so you will need to use it again. Medication you are given to alleviate symptoms are usually for very long term use unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

[Utterfool in reply to Carnival567]

Ah! I get the reference now. Thank you 🙂

[mrsmummy]

If taking this inhaler has made you feel better then you need to consider that you may feel worse again if you stop. Most of us take inhalers permanently (though they change sometimes) and I would not advise stopping any without first consulting your doctor.

[Utterfool in reply to mrsmummy]

Thanks, good point 😊

[skischool]

Braltus as Stone says is a long acting and long term bronchodilator medicine and does what it says on the tin,"long term" maintenance of your lung condition and you will find that you are advised to consult with your gp/consultant if you wish to stop them or change them if you are having issues with side effects.Glad to hear they are having a good theraputive effect on your condition.stick with them if you can.........skisxx

[Utterfool in reply to skischool]

Agreed. Thanks for answering