COPD.... Pulmicort/Symbicort for out of breath only?

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Hi All,

I think after trying a few different inhalers, I may try pulmicort or symbicort as this doesn't seem to cause people issues?

If possible I'm fine with ventolin as I know that, so may just get the budesonide on its own (pulmicort?) rather then get symbicort as thats got formoteral in, which I believe acts the same as a reliever which isn't needed? As got ventolin is that right?

I just need something for when I get breathless after exertion? Which is a real nightmare as can't really do chores or anything?

So not sure what is causing this and why or what is best for it?

Or if steroids are needed for this and would address this issue? I don't really have mucus or a cough or anything else?

Thoughts please?

Thanks again

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I have severe Copd. I use spiriva. Symbicourt and ventolin Spiriva once a day as a background inhaler. Symbicourt twice daily and ventolin as and when needed. These all work really well for me. I hope this helps. X