Inhalers which are best

[nottowell]

Hi i am currently on Relvar and Spiriva but i find i get dizzy and have palpitations i also have a lot of mucus which makes my cough worse does anyone else get this and if i leave one off which one should i chose . Don't find the surgery much help

[WatTyler]

I've tried at least 6 different types. My current inhaler is TRIMBOW which, for me, works far, far more effectively than previous prescription s:

drugs.com/uk/trimbow.html

[peege]

thats a tricky one to answer nottowell. What is wonderful for me may be awful for another.

Mine is Fostair MART and its changed my life so much for the better. Even the thinning skin and bruising have improved. Plus I rarely need Ventolin now. P

[Daisytime]

Hi notowell, I am on spiriva and ventolin plus duoresp spiriva. It might be wise to get back to your doctor as you may need antibiotics. It seems to be trial and error with some medication but check first before leaving one out. Daisytime.

[MoyB]

I'm on Relvar and Incruse inhalers with Ventolin as required. Recently, my Ventolin use went through the roof and I thought I might need to change inhalers as I didn't feel ill in any way, just coughing more and a bit breathless.

Eventually I saw the GP and it turns out I have had a chest infection, probably for a few months, which is only now responding to antibiotics (I had to change after sputum test results came through).

I suggest you discuss with your GP or resp consultant before making any changes yourself. Perhaps you also have a 'slow burn' infection brewing.

As for the dizziness and palpitations, they may unrelated to your inhalers and would be best checked before you change anything.

xx Moy

[Stephend]

Morning I have two inhalers and spiriva at the end of the day spiriva it’s a gold medicine which means it’s the best of the best that one I have emphysema severe asthma and that is the gold treatment for for any serious Lung conditions that’s why they change inhalers but you always are on spiriva hope this helps

Stephen 🤓

[nottowell in reply to Stephend]

Thank you i was told by the athsma nurse that it was good but i feel taking the Relvar plus the steriva makes me feel dizzy and have palpitations so would like to try just one, i will now try spiriva twice a day

[Stephend]

That does sound like your inhaler my not be right tell your asthma nurse as she’ll be able to change it if I have to much of an inhaler I go a bit dizzy ask her explain how it makes you feel after taking your inhaler but the spiriva it’s what they classed as a gold standard I hope this helps

Stephen 🤓

[janet1944]

Hi hope you’re feeling better, yes I use Spiriva Respimat, suits me two puffs once a day, then DuoResp two puffs twice a day, Some days not often I can potter around, others not, it according to your complaint mine is Emphysema , I hope you get sorted best wishes Janet.