Medications
Depending on how severe your disease is, your doctor may prescribe short-acting or long-acting bronchodilators. Short-acting bronchodilators last about 4 to 6 hours and should be used only when needed. Long-acting bronchodilators last about 12 hours or more and are used every day.
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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…
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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered What meds for COPD won't cause aches… Hi Donna... Such pain is not a common side effect of the drugs you mention.…
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