Chronic bronchitis

[Batbara]

Does anyone take ibprofen for inflammation due to chronic bronchitis . I have copd and asthma. Now I developed bronchitis. I started taking musenex, and now I'm wondering if ibprofen might be helpful since it is a inflammatory condition.

Thanks for any input

[Jessy11]

Hi Batbara, sorry to hear you're not too good at the moment.

Personally I can't take ibuprofen as it makes me more sob. I stick to paracetamol, it works fine for me.

Take care 🌺

[Hidden]

Do not take Ibrufen (exc spelling) unless you are prepared for the consequences. I would love to take it to take pain away. All I can say when I had a camera down my throat = the young doctor told me most people suffering upper gastric problems (ulcers etc.) were there because they had taken Ibrufen = quick fix but you could end up with more problems. At least discuss with your GP or pharmacist. K

[jojo29]

Hi Batbara I have chronic bronchitis and asthma and was told

not to take ibuprofen if you have asthma , it could make you

more sob

Pat

[Hidden]

Hi I was told the same. Mind you I have taken it before with no problems but I put this down to being only mild. It does say on the packet though not to take it if you are asthamatic. x

[rubyred777]

Hi batbara

I take ibuprofen, with no problems.

Paracetamol does nothing for me. When I'm in pain, ibuprofen works great. Don't know about the breathing problem with it. Maybe someone will put a link about it.😊

Rubyxx 😊 😊

[Batbara]

Thanks for all the comments. I didn't know ibprofen was bad for asthma, so I won't take it. This really is a very long helpful site.

Thanks again, barbara

[peege]

Hi, it seems some people can take it even though the instructions say not to.

I wouldn't risk it for lung issues but also because they would wreck my stomach completely

[Hidden]

Corticosteroids inhaled are used for the lung inflammation.

[Nikkers]

Hello Batbara,

I've always been told that people with lung "conditions" should never take Ibuprofen. My Daughter is a senior staff nurse in ITU and says that's why they ask patients if they have any lung problems before giving then pain killers. Not a good idea I think? XX

[Catnip]

Eeeeek!!!! If you're on lots of pills and inhalers for COPD, you probably ought not to be taking ibuprofen because it has lots and lots of medical contra-indicators. See your GP or respiratory nurse!!

Catnip

[soulsaver]

Aspirin is a non steroidal anti inflammatory, too. Do your research & have a chat with your doctor. Remember tho', Drs are told to always say 'no' if there is even the slightest risk, because of potential litigation.

[barried]

I had a duodenal stomach ulcer about twenty years ago and was told then that I should stay away from Aspirin and Ibuprofen. That advice also referred to skin creams. Have done so ever since and kept to Paracetamol.

[soulsaver]

The post is about getting anti inflammatory benefit, and aspirin wont suit everybody.. which is why I said do your research and talk to your doctor.

Inhaled corticosteroids is probably the best.. but don't suit everyone either.

Paracetamol is an analgesic - has no anti inflammatory properties.