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72 yrs old, smoking 59 yrs, have COPD

posted 09/28/2009, comments (0)

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I have had 2 cigarettes this morning. After smoking them, I was angry with myself, for being so stupid. I immediately went on the Nebulizer, and also took my inhaled Asmanex, coughed all the junk out of my lungs, and decided that 59 years of smoking was enough. I am now using... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/24/2009, comments (2)

Serevent and Foradil: Why Aren’t They Worried About COPD’ers?

Last month the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) voted unanimously that the benefit of Advair and Symbicort outweighed the risks of adverse effects in adults. This, following concerns about reports of adverse effects, even death, associated with these inhalers. That's great news for the people who take these medicines and are... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/24/2008, comments (0)

Bye-Bye CFC Inhalers, Hello HFA Inhalers for COPD

Tick...tick...tick...Do you hear it? That's the sound of the clock ticking down to December 31, 2008 - the day some of the inhaled breathing medicines you've grown to know and love will no longer be available. Now, before you get too worked up (and who wouldn't be?), let's find out what's going on and learn what you can do to keep on breathing... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/15/2008, comments (0)

New Study Finds...5 Things You Can Do to Keep it Together

"Did you hear about that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to have a heart attack or stroke? I don't know about you, but I've got enough trouble with my breathing, and I don't need anything else to happen. I'm going to stop taking it today!" Sound familiar? We've all been at the coffee... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness

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... Read more Chevron

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