Question 1

can the new drug for cystic fibrosis, kalydeco, (ivacaftor) be taken by someone with copd..would it help?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: CF is a disease where the mucous your lungs make is very thick.  COPD is caused by smoking (usually) and results in loss of lung tissue.  Chronic bronchitis is one form of copd, but the mucous produced is normal.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 2

what are some other drugs recommended for copd besides advair?

Accepted Answer

Many others: Spiriva, tudorza both are long acting muscarinic dilators. Daliresp a pill that decreases exacerbation rates. Other fixed drug combos like advair are symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and dulera. Also theophylline . Nebulized albuterol  , and Perforomist or Brovana which are longacting dilators, also oral steroids.

Question 3

my husband has last stage copd lately his body temp has been 97.0and has gone as low as 95.1 i couldn't believe it so i went out and bought a new

Accepted Answer

Taking a Temperature: These results are normal for taking an oral or external or topical temperature. They are not in any way unusual or indicative of any medical or health abnormality.

Question 4

what are some of the non-drug treatments for copd?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for COPD include::   Oxygen supplementation, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Quit smoking, Interventional bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy.

Question 5

is there any new treatments for copd, besides inhalers?

Accepted Answer

COPD: Some of the ingredients in inhalers can also be given orally. Oxygen and home intermittent positive pressure machines are occasionally ordered. Oral antibiotics are used to treat flareups of superimposed bronchial infections. Expectorants and chest physical therapy are used to raise secretions. Physical therapy helps exercise performance.

Question 6

is it possible for a newly copd diagnosis to cause a person to yawn a lot?

Accepted Answer

May have OSA: In addition to copd, you should talk to your doctor about being tested for obstructive sleep apnea. This can cause prolonged episodes of not breathing while you are asleep and increased snoring. The result of this is that you do not sleep well and can cause daytime drowsiness which would cause you to yawn.

Question 7

are there any new treatments for copd and emphysema that can extend my life?

Accepted Answer

Extend life?: There are exciting new and old treatments for copd. They do make a difference in many ways. Prolongation of life is harder to achieve but is feasible.

Question 8

in case of emergency. how to control heart rate in copd bronchiectasis patient. pulse 145. plz suggest a drug. ?

Accepted Answer

High pulse rate: or tachycardia could be caused by Albuterol inhalation.  If so, you may change this to Ipratropium    and/or inhaled steroids.  Please   discuss with your provider the side effects of your medications.

Question 9

can i have copd if i have 93% fev/fvc ratio but 71% for fvc and 79% for fev1? also my doco is 67% and my rv is 157%???? im female 28 years old, no smoker, healthy, no chemicals, no drugs, no alcohol!!!! drs say no copd but the number said it could be

Accepted Answer

Review of report: A review of the pulmonary report, your symptoms and a possible diagnosis may be discussed during a scheduled appointment on HealthTap.
Your PFTs indicate air trapping, is possible, but the full report should be reviewed. A bronchodilator may be used to compare pre and post values, and a trial of the medication provided if there is a positive response.

Question 10

was not taking anything for copd last year, now i need combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) or a/a neb tx every 4 hours around clock. drs don't know why. moved to new apt 2/14?

Accepted Answer

Acute vs. Permanent : Do you have Baseline Pulmonary Function Test results from previous years. If there is significant Decrease in FEV1 then you will no that this real otherwise an acute exacerbation such as upper respiratory  viral illness might worsen your short term Inhaler requirements as well.See your pulmonologist t address these questions.

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Can the new drug for cystic fibrosis, kalydeco, (ivacaftor) be taken by someone with copd..would it help?

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What are some other drugs recommended for copd besides advair?

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My husband has last stage copd lately his body temp has been 97.0and has gone as low as 95.1 i couldn't believe it so i went out and bought a new

A member asked:

What are some of the non-drug treatments for copd?

A member asked:

Is there any new treatments for copd, besides inhalers?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a newly copd diagnosis to cause a person to yawn a lot?

A member asked:

Are there any new treatments for copd and emphysema that can extend my life?

A member asked:

In case of emergency. how to control heart rate in copd bronchiectasis patient. pulse 145. plz suggest a drug. ?

A member asked:

Can i have copd if i have 93% fev/fvc ratio but 71% for fvc and 79% for fev1? also my doco is 67% and my rv is 157%???? im female 28 years old, no smoker, healthy, no chemicals, no drugs, no alcohol!!!! drs say no copd but the number said it could be

A member asked:

Was not taking anything for copd last year, now i need combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) or a/a neb tx every 4 hours around clock. drs don't know why. moved to new apt 2/14?

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