Spiriva Respimat

[Tony277]

I have been taking Spiriva Respimat powder inhaler for some months now. The problem I have is it makes me cough every time I inhale. If anyone else has had this problem and was able to overcome it I’d really appreciate your response & feedback.

Cheers.

[Dedalus]

I only have that problem if I don't use the spacer with it.

[CDPO16]

I read back that you asked a similar question a year ago and had some useful replies then. If you are still having a problem I think it would be worth speaking to your doctor or nurse about it to see if an alternative inhaler would be better for you.

I didn't have a problem with spiriva when I was using it but once had a powder inhaler which made me cough whenever I used that making me think that very little of it actually got into my lungs. I spoke to my nurse about it and it was changed to another inhaler which didn't make me cough and which I felt I got some benefit from.

[Alberta56]

I'm afraid I can't help you. I've been using it for years without problems, but we all on this site know that different drugs suit some people better than others.

[lovejoyliz]

Hi Tony277,

I take the liquid form of Spiriva Respimat, I did not like those small pellets as l could not tell if there was anything in them, so l asked my Consultant to switch over to the liquid format and found it much easier to use. So l have spiriva respimat with the added Fostair Inhaler and both work just fine.

Try and talk with you Respiratory Nurse and Consultant for them to make a change over.

Best wishes

lovejoyliz

[nottowell]

I find if you drink water before you use it then it doesn't stick also drink water after it that helps with a sore throat you might get

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Aren’t you using the Respimat in inhaler form? That shouldn’t make you cough, tho the Handihaler, which is a powder, certainly does.