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Whenever I use either my Symbicort or Spiriva inhalers, I cough when I'm done. Not a prolonged cough but a few good coughs, then I'm done. Sometimes I have to blow my nose as well. Occasionally, I even cough before I've held my breath for the requisite 10 seconds, and spit everything out. My guess is that this is not unusual; just throwing it out there to see what others have experienced. Thanks, and hope everyone is doing well. It seem to happen less with Ventolin.

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mellyme

Exact same thing to me. Especially in cold weather.

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corriena

Do you use a spacer this can help stop the throat getting irritated causing you to cough. Im not sure what form your inhalers are as dry powder inhalers can't be used with a spacer

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rf4c in reply to corriena

Hiya, don't know if it helps, but if I have mucus to deal with, I take some Exputex about 15 to 30 minutes in advance and have a good old cough to clear the tubes first! If it's a dry or tickly cough, I take a quick one shot burst of Ventolin which relaxes the airway and gives a better chance of keeping the Spiriva/Symbicort down.

A little tip from the hospital was to try to keep the Spiriva in the lungs as long as possible but also have a second inhale to ensure all the medicine has come out!

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piggi

Hi, I tend to use my combo inhaler first so I’m a bit more opened up first. A while ago my spiriva was swapped for a medicine called braltus (cost saving I think) but I couldn’t seem to get the hang of inhaling that at all, just ending up with a mouthful of gritty bits. At my last review they agreed to swap it back.

I was given that tip about two goes as well, wasn’t told to hold till I pop although it sounds like you are getting your medicine deep into your lungs. Some expert will probably correct me now but I would try holding it in for say 8 and see if it makes a difference. Maybe too, a bit of a cough is what you need to do!

I WAS warned to be careful with my eyes. Be careful not to put your hands near your eyes and dispose of it properly. Good luck!

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