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I have copd and was given albuteral. in my entire life i have had only4 headaches and i am 67. a few days ago i experienced a horrible headache that brought me to tears. i had wheezing and shortness of breath, violent coughing with excess phlegm?

Q: i have copd and was given albuteral. in my entire life i have had only4 headaches and i am 67. a few days ago i experienced a horrible headache that brought me to tears. i had wheezing and shortness of breath, violent coughing with excess phlegm?

: Your COPD is not well controlled and you may be experiencing an exacerbation. The use of a LAMA and iCS agent should be discussed with your physician. The headache may be due to an infection, hypoxia or another cause. Watch for vomiting, worsening cough and fever.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Your COPD is not well controlled and you may be experiencing an exacerbation. The use of a LAMA and iCS agent should be discussed with your physician. The headache may be due to an infection, hypoxia or another cause. Watch for vomiting, worsening cough and fever.

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Answered 8/1/2021

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A member asked:

I have copd and was given albuteral. in my entire life i have had only4 headaches and i am 67. a few days ago i experienced a horrible headache that brought me to tears. i had wheezing and shortness of breath, violent coughing with excess phlegm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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