Question 1

what type of inhalers are best for emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A variety: There are short acting bronchodilators like albuterol and ipatroprium. There are long acting bronchodilators like salmeterol, formoterol, indacaterol, tiotroprium, and aclidinium (which is just about to be released). There are also combination inhalers which have  high potency inhaled steroids mixed with bronchodilators. Ask your doctor which is best for your situation.

Question 2

emphysema what should i know about newer inhalers and other medicines for this.i've been on the same meds for years now.could you please help me?

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There : There are many new types of inhalers available, you are right, and it is confusing.  You should have your medications re-evaluated by your doctor or pulmonologist.  Things to tell your doctor:  if you are having worsening symptoms, such as increased shortness of breath when you walk; if your current inhalers are helping you; how many times a day you are using your inhalers; and what "sets off" your emphysema.  This will help your doctor know what types of inhalers you need.

Question 3

taking inhalers for emphysema once a day. how long can i take this before lungs become immune to medicine?

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Unlikely: In longterm studies patients do not typically become immune to their inhalers.  In a certain class of drugs called beta agonists (albuterol, salmeterol) you may become less responsive to the effects overtime but this can be prevented by taking a holiday (up to a few months) from the medication under your healthcare providers supervision.

Question 4

what happens if you have emphysema, can you still use nicotine inhalers or does this still damage your lungs?

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No: although you may have more trouble with cough after using the inhaler.  It is NOT nicotine that causes damage to the lungs, it is the other substances in tobacco smoke - "tars" are organic compunds produced by tobacco combustion, plus things like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and many other additives, flavorings, preservatives etc. I would recommend the nicotine lozenges instead to avoid cough.

Question 5

i have stage 4 emphysema and secondary polycythemia; take inhalers, weigh 86 lbs. and can't have lung transplant. prognosis?i'm 58. don't need 02.

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I think this would: Be best answered by your pulmonogist but what you have is not reversible so prognosis is not great...Sorry.

Question 6

i am not a smoker but can constant exposure to chemicals used in cleaning, example,,lysol, result to emphysema? thanks

Accepted Answer

There is some: effect but nothing compared to cigarrettes

Question 7

i've had emphysema for 14 yrs and my pulmo used to readily prescribe antibiotics & cough meds when i was sick. my new dr won't prescribe either...why?

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See below: I can't say for certain the reasoning behind his treatment decisions.  However, most COPD exacerbations are caused by a viral illness, which are helped by antibiotics.  But, we usually don't know for sure, so we prescribe antibiotics in case it's bacterial.

Question 8

just got diagnosed with reactive airways disease... i looked online and i see that it is a term used by doctors when they dont know yet what is going on.. im scared taht it can be copd or emphysema. i dont smoke , i eat extra healthy.

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Asthma recurrent : Recurrent reactivity of the airway is most often related to Asthma. A virtual consult is available and your lung function testing may be uploaded for review. Follow your asthma action plan, avoid possible triggers and log symptoms for your physician.

Question 9

can dulera and advair be used together for emphysema or dulera and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

Accepted Answer

Similar medications.: These three medications are all similar, combination-type agents for long-term daily control of emphysema/COPD or asthma.  They should not be used concurrently, as this could potentiate the development of side effects related to the individual ingredients.

Question 10

what is emphysema ?

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COPD: It is a chronic-obstructive-pulmonary disease (COPD) defined pathologically as: abnormal and permanent enlargement of air spaces in your lungs (not the airways), and destructions of structures called a aveolar walls without fibrosis (scarring).
There is much information about this diease and so if you are curious, go to national lung, heart, blood institute (nhlbi.Nih.Gov) to learn...
Good luck.

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Taking inhalers for emphysema once a day. how long can i take this before lungs become immune to medicine?

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What happens if you have emphysema, can you still use nicotine inhalers or does this still damage your lungs?

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I have stage 4 emphysema and secondary polycythemia; take inhalers, weigh 86 lbs. and can't have lung transplant. prognosis?i'm 58. don't need 02.

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I am not a smoker but can constant exposure to chemicals used in cleaning, example,,lysol, result to emphysema? thanks

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I've had emphysema for 14 yrs and my pulmo used to readily prescribe antibiotics & cough meds when i was sick. my new dr won't prescribe either...why?

A member asked:

Just got diagnosed with reactive airways disease... i looked online and i see that it is a term used by doctors when they dont know yet what is going on.. im scared taht it can be copd or emphysema. i dont smoke , i eat extra healthy.

A member asked:

Can dulera and advair be used together for emphysema or dulera and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)?

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