New Inhalers

[younginmind]

Last month I couldn't breathe - ended up in hospital for 11 days! I was diagnosed with COPD 7 years ago & had a lung wedge for cancer 6 years ago. Now have had x-ray, CT & PET scan - my inhaler was changed from Ultibrow to Anoro - & I now have Easyinhaler instead of ventolin. Also put me on Carbocisteine 375mg x 2, 3 times a day, I did ask what these were for and just told that they help. Have hospital appointments for scan results + a spirometery test. I know we are all different re inhalers but was told that these are newer and the best ones to take for COPD? This was my 1st experience of being in hospital for that long, just hope it doesn't happen again, but I have no idea how/why/what caused it - not being able to even get out of bed to walk to the toilet - so my aim was to manage this, which I did, then I could come home! Does make you think though, when you live alone, what would happen if it happened again, so take my mobile to bed with me at night!

[peege]

Carbocysteine is a mucolytic, it helps to soften lung mucus making it easier to expel rather than hang around in warm wet lungs waiting for bacteria to pounce. I don't understand why they couldn't just explain that to you 🙄, the leaflet will explain too. I couldn't get on with the easihaler, when I needed a rescue I didn't have the puff to inhale plus I dont like powder ones.

I'm glad they're looking after you and ordered the scans - very useful for diagnosis.

Good luck with your new inhalers....and a warm welcome if you've just joined 😀

[Germantara in reply to peege]

Respertory nurse once said to me because I had to change inhaler because the one I was on didn't suit me she said there's not maney inhalers you can try I said well I just have ta see how long god grace lasts me off I went goes to chemist I was worked up thinking its over so I spoke to pharmacy told him I felt its not worth taking cause there's not much anyone can do he said what a load off rubbish there is plenty and mean plenty off inhalers for copd and mucus relief don't you worry so I no there is plenty and one will suit you

[Collie4]

Anoro elipta is a very good inhaler, and easyhaler takes some getting used to, i didn’t get on with it so i asked to change back to ventolin which my gp did.

I hope you manage to get relief from these, and the carbosisteine, that loosens mucous.

Take care .

[leo60]

Hello You have the answer to the Carboctsteine question. As far as the Easyhaler goes, if you don't get on with it, I would ask to go back to Ventolin.

I really wanted to give support as a fellow singleton. I am on oxygen 24/7 and a ventilator at night. I am constantly worried by "what ifs". But I just make sure I have back up plans ready and, like you, have my mobile with me all the time and know that there is always help somewhere close

Take care, Laurie xx

[Izb1]

I always take my phone to bed after an episode when i couldn't get out of the bath. I spent over 20 minutes sloshing around and was finally able to turn round so i could get on my knees. Living alone makes you aware that there will be times when things can go wrong and we need to be ready. I also have a key with a neighbour and a hospital bag packed, just in case lol x

[gingermusic]

The Carbocisteine is to loosen the mucus thus making it easier for you to cough up. 11 days was a long time for you to be in hospital so wishing you well and hope you will now feel a lot better

[Mellywelly]

I was tried on different inhalers and some of them made me so breathless that I collapsed. Like you said we are all different when it comes to medication. Keep trying different ones and keep pushing them. Good luck chook 👍

[Welshcorgi]

Have you heard of Trimbow inhaler . Best one I have had and i have had quite a few. Colin. S Wales.

[Alberta56]

A mobile under the pillow is an excellent idea, as long as you remember to take it with you when you get up. (I didn't once- and needed it.) I hope your new medications work well so that you never need the mobile. xxx

[younginmind in reply to Alberta56]

Just a caution Albert56 - please don't put a mobile under a pillow, it can overheat, especially if you have it on charge. I always keep mine on the bedside drawers, then charge it during the day.

[Alberta56 in reply to younginmind]

Thanks for the warning. I will keep it by the bed in future.