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I have moderate copd. i don't have trouble breathing. would inhalers strengthen my lungs, or wait untill i need them?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Maybe not: many COPDers do not use inhalers except when they have an attack. A better suggestion would be lung exercises. This would "build" up your tolerance to walking and other exertions. Talk to your physician about a good program or contact the american lung association. Good Luck

Answered 12/10/2016

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