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My mom is end stage copd she has 4 aneurysms also cardiac i have asked her why the doctor doesn't have her on spiriva and she said because it is contra?

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Dr. Michael Jantz answered

Unclear why: From the information you provided there doesn't seem to be a clear contraindication to spiriva which can be very helpful for patients with copd.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2013

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A member asked:

My mom is end stage copd she has 4 aneurysms also cardiac i have asked her why the doctor doesn't have her on spiriva and she said because it is contra?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Jantz answered

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

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