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...

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Linda9332 05/25/2011

I am happy to do what I can to help anyone. If it is in my power to do so, I Will.....

The Spiriva has been claimed and I will go to the PO on Friday to mail it.

Good Luck and I hope you are in the position to give your lung drugs away as well. Thought I am not participating in conversation daily here you are all in my prayers.

Linda

deleted_user 05/26/2011

Linda I hope you don't mind me asking in how you managed to get off spiriva if that is the case? I have been trying for a while but after 3 years of taking it I feel my lungs or body can't do without it, after a couple of days Im in a haze.

Do you have a replacement medicine that is better for you or you just don't need the medicine? My doctor tells me to keep on with spiriva but it just doesn't seem to work so well. I'd be interested in your comments if you have time
Many Thanks

David R

deleted_user 05/27/2011

I have been on spiriva now for almost 8 yrs and I can go with using it or with out. I have noticed that it doesnt start working in 15min like they say but I notice a big dif after 2-4 hrs of using it.
My son in law was put on it and after 3 weeks had to stop as it caused a rash on his face and body itching.
Just goes to show how everyone reacts differently.

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