Question 1

what can i do? i am a 56 year old male i weigh 450 lbs.i have copd, asthma and i have a c-pap i take spiriva, advair, flonase and singulair.i take coumadin because i had blood clots in my lungs.i have arthritis in my knees and i can't stand very long beca

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There : There is always help if you are ready to receive it, internalize it, and act on it. Due to your multiple problems you will need a multi-disciplinary approach. Start by following up with all your doctors and following their recommendations.
The key here i believe is for you to seek counseling. Dealing with so many issues is very difficult and can take a toll on your mental well being and your ability to cope and deal with what may seem to be an overwhelming or hopeless situation, and to ultimately accept all possible outcomes, good or bad. 
In addition you need to be screened for depression and treated accordingly.
I wish you all the best.

Question 2

is copd an indication for montelukast or something else?

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Something else: Unless the person has COPD + asthma, in which case trying it won't hurt.  For copd, usually inhaled antimuscarinics plus albuterol as needed are a reasonable starting place.  Newer drugs will be coming out shortly.

Question 3

how can i treat copd?

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Several things: COPD is treated with the following measures: 1) quite smoking. This is a must and will help preserve lung function. 2) inhaled medicines. The exact ones vary, but they help open airways and/ or decrease inflammation in the airways making it easier to breath. 3) flu and pneumonia vaccines. 4) pulmonary rehab ( an exercise and teaching program that can help one breathe better.

Question 4

my friend has copd. how can this be treated?

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Many ways: There are many different drug classes for the treatment of COPD. Ultimately it will be up to the pulmonologist to determine which medications are appropriate. There are inhaled medications as well as oral medications which may include antibiotics or steroids as needed.

These days we have many new medications that can help keep the disease at bay.

Question 5

how is pneumonia treated? and what is pneumonia?  any relation to copd?

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Vague question: You may visit this site for information on the subject of pneumonia: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pneumonia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354204

Question 6

can singulair (montelukast) help treat acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Singulair (montelukast): Should be OK but if it is not helping within a day or two, please contact your doctor.

Question 7

how is copd diagnosed and treated?

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PFTs: History
physical
so2
pfts
possibly ct.

Question 8

flovent or advair, which treats copd better?

Accepted Answer

Advair: Advair contains Flovent and salmeterol - a long-acting bronchodilator.  Thus it addresses both the inflammation and the airway constriction issues and the two ingredients combined appear to be synergistic.

Question 9

how deadly is mrsa for an elder male in end stage copd who is refusing to treat the mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Depends: We need to know where this MRSA is whether in the lungs, blood stream, or in the wounds. If in the wounds, it may not that deadly, but otherwise we may end up in trouble. Again it all depends on the clinical condition of the patient and other abnormal labs.

Question 10

how is copd treated?

Accepted Answer

Inhalers: First, smokers should quit smoking. A number of inhalers are used. There are controlling medications to be taken daily and rescue inhalers to be taken only when needed. For more details, check with your doctor.

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What can i do? i am a 56 year old male i weigh 450 lbs.i have copd, asthma and i have a c-pap i take spiriva, advair, flonase and singulair.i take coumadin because i had blood clots in my lungs.i have arthritis in my knees and i can't stand very long beca

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Is copd an indication for montelukast or something else?

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How can i treat copd?

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My friend has copd. how can this be treated?

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How is pneumonia treated? and what is pneumonia? any relation to copd?

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Can singulair (montelukast) help treat acute bronchitis?

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How is copd diagnosed and treated?

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Flovent or advair, which treats copd better?

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How deadly is mrsa for an elder male in end stage copd who is refusing to treat the mrsa?

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