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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness

By Jane M. Martin Health Expert

I’m sure most of you with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) have heard of Spiriva, and I am quite sure, as well, that many of you are taking it. Since it is still a relatively new medicine, I wrote this article to answer questions, clear up any confusion, and help you get on with your life by achieving the most effective COPD management possible.

First a little background. I’d been hearing about Spiriva for a while before it became available in the United States. I heard that it wo...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Quick Relief Inhalers
By Fred Little , Health Expert

Today I would like to discuss quick-relief inhalers. Asthma patients, even if on a good... Read more »

Health Guide

Asthma Treatment
...nebulizerLevalbuterolXopenexNebulizerMetaproterenolAlupentInhalerPirbuterolMaxAirInhalerIpratropium /... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
...COLD patients. A single inhaler containing both ipratropium and the common beta2-agonist albuterol (Combivent) may prove to be better than either medicine alone. Anticholinergics target the... Read more »

Medications

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This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »

A0013140_118254_5

This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »

A0013140_118254_5

This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »

A0013140_118254_5

This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »

A0013140_118254_5

This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »