Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Questions (Page 8)

My mother is on 2 liters of oxygen, she has COPD, Asthma, has had pneumonia?

She doesn't like wearing the oxygen, so she keeps taking it off, and she has also turned down the machine to 2. She thinks 2 stands for 2 Liters. The machine originally was set at 5. Now she constantly complains of back pain, her legs hurting and cramping, no energy. She states her oxygen on... read more

Can I use Spiriva if I have Covid or the flu?

I'm not sure if I have the flu or coronavirus but I do have tightness in my chest and coughing. I have COPD which is why I have the Spiriva. So I'm just wondering if it's safe to use while I'm sick? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Take 3 tablets by mouth for five days?

Prednisone

Is there weight gain when using Trelegy?

Medicare part D donut hole?

How do you afford your medication when your in the donut hole? I have an inhaler that cost 45.00 a month now it is 148.00. Do I just do without? I have COPD and I am on oxygen, I really do need it.

Levofloxacin for COPD and its conflict with theophylline?

My dad is 80 years old and he is a COPD patient. He has been diagnosed with sepsis and has been taking levofloxacin for 5 days now. Apart from having depression after the drug and dizziness he has a problem with excess mucus in his throat. He tries to cough to clear his throat with no success,... read more

I have a Yupelri treatment first thing in the morning. Can I have albuterol during the day?

I have a Yupelri treatment first thing in the morning. Can I have albuterol during the day if I am having trouble breathing?

Tired on 50mg metoprolol per day, and heart beat below 60 beats a minute?

I am very tired on 25mg (2x daily) and cannot stop yawning to get my breath. I have told my GP but he says continue with the metoprolol. I am 82 and have COPD caused by my late husband smoking 52 years ago. Can one take this drug when my heart beat is often below 60 bpm?

If you have emphysema, does smoking marijuana hurt your lungs?

COPD and atenolol not a good match?

I have taken atenolol for over 20 years but suddenly my COPD got worse. Apparently I should never have been put on them. I week after stopping my breathing had never been so good but the only thing is my blood pressure went up and my horrible headaches came back. Put on losartan which has brought... read more

The in's and out's of Proper Inhaler Use

What are the risks for severe COVID-19?