COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Here is some positive input from Australia:
Article 13 Dec 2011
Charles Kirkpatrick has found the Onbrez Breezhaler an effective treatment for his COPD.
KENWICK resident Charles Kirkpatrick is breathing easier since trialling a new drug for his lung condition.
The new inhaler treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) became available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme this month.
COPD is used to describe a range of long-term lung conditions that narrow the bronchial tubes, causing coughing, shortness of breath and phlegm build-up in the lungs.
Since participating in the trial for the Onbrez Breezhaler, Mr Kirkpatrick said his cough had improved.
Im out on the bowling green two or three times a week and its a lot easier, he said.
Its changed my life I feel a lot better.
After Mr Kirkpatrick asked his doctor six years ago about his persistent cough, he was diagnosed with COPD.
He was told it was probably caused by his work as an engineer in UK shipyards in his twenties, where he was periodically exposed to asbestos and welding activity during the installation of ship engines.
Mr Kirkpatrick used another inhaler after being diagnosed, but still coughed a lot during the day and had trouble going about everyday tasks without frequent rests.
Onbrez Breezhaler works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and is the first of its type of medication, called a bronchodilator, approved for listing on the PBS.
COPD is the fourth most common direct cause of death in males and the sixth most common in females in Australia, according to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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Any one else trialled or used this personally? Would be great to hear your feedback too.
Looking forward to hearing more
With thanks
Article 13 Dec 2011
Charles Kirkpatrick has found the Onbrez Breezhaler an effective treatment for his COPD.
KENWICK resident Charles Kirkpatrick is breathing easier since trialling a new drug for his lung condition.
The new inhaler treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) became available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme this month.
COPD is used to describe a range of long-term lung conditions that narrow the bronchial tubes, causing coughing, shortness of breath and phlegm build-up in the lungs.
Since participating in the trial for the Onbrez Breezhaler, Mr Kirkpatrick said his cough had improved.
Im out on the bowling green two or three times a week and its a lot easier, he said.
Its changed my life I feel a lot better.
After Mr Kirkpatrick asked his doctor six years ago about his persistent cough, he was diagnosed with COPD.
He was told it was probably caused by his work as an engineer in UK shipyards in his twenties, where he was periodically exposed to asbestos and welding activity during the installation of ship engines.
Mr Kirkpatrick used another inhaler after being diagnosed, but still coughed a lot during the day and had trouble going about everyday tasks without frequent rests.
Onbrez Breezhaler works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and is the first of its type of medication, called a bronchodilator, approved for listing on the PBS.
COPD is the fourth most common direct cause of death in males and the sixth most common in females in Australia, according to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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Any one else trialled or used this personally? Would be great to hear your feedback too.
Looking forward to hearing more
With thanks
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I went to the doctor a while ago to see about my allergies. He rubbed my arm and stuck things under the skin. Nothing. He poked and prodded, his phlebotomist drew so much blood people thought that we were dating. The tests all came back negative. Then one day I went back and I told him that I had found the cause of my allergy.It turns out, I am allergic to betrayal.
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This isn't really bipolar related but there is never anyone on the parenting groups, this is the most active group I've been in.My 6yr old son has really bad seasonal allergies and they're in full force right now. He gets a terrible cough; he coughs all day and all night, making it hard for him to sleep, and his nose runs.I've tried every allergy medicine, OTC and RX, and none of them affect his...
I got a letter in the mail yesterday asking if I would be interested in study for a new medication for COPD.
The company is Acurian, but they didn't say what the medication was.
I haven't called them as of yet.
Has anyone else here gotten a letter?
Love,
Holly
Acurian seem to have quite a high profile on the web regarding new drug trials.
Not sure precisely which one may relate to the offer you've received.
Here's a search page:
http://search.avg.com/?q=new+drug+trials+copd+acurian&d=4b939a52&v=6.010.006.004&tp=ab&l=en-GB&i=23&ps=1
I will have to call them and ask exactly what the study is.
I wish the letter had said more.
Thanks gain Peta for looking it up for me, you helped.
Love
Holly
If your interested in participating in clinical trials in the US here is a registry you can modify for your disease and location
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=copd
Onbrez breezehaler / Indacaterol
Have a great day all