Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...While the inhaler may look different, you are still getting the same medicine.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Things I Teach People With COPD...I work with patients to ensure they use the proper inhaler techniques.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Inhaler proper usage...But my question is when and if to use my albutiral rescue inhaler and how do I tell if I really need to use?. Sorry just was diagnosed in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
Inhaler VS nebulizer...I can get the medication in inhaler form or I can get it through a nebulizer. The inhalers cost a lot more but are much more convenient....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...This is the same medicine as in the albuterol inhaler above. I do not notice this medicine having a taste.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For You...So, finding out which inhaler works best for you is often determined by trial and error. Your doctor recommends an inhaler.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergies to sprays...Have had COPD for 10 years. Used Spiriva, then Ventolin with Spiriva till it didn't work anymore. Tried many others and Anoro for 4 years. (Qvar, Symbicort, Combivent, Dulera) but... By happy111 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit You...An example here is the inhaler Trelegy.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Insurance Companies Versus Doctors...This was nice because it allowed me to store one inhaler at work, one inhaler in my bedroom, and one in my living room.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Maintence inhaler input...Hello, I'm having side effects to many of them Trileptel can't take, Breo shoulder pain, infections and stop working. Started symbacort now and have some shakiness, dizziness and headache on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathingTreatment
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...Dust or dirt particles can get inside the inhaler, and you certainly don’t want to inhale them. Likewise, germs can also build up inside the inhaler.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?...Metered Dose Inhaler. A good example is your rescue inhaler. DPI. Dry Powdered Inhaler. A good example is the Advair Discuss. ICS.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Changing inhaler brands...Seems like the dosage is less and there certainly is less "pressure" when releasing the inhaler....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCost
Side effects from inhaler...I’m looking for an inhaler for emphysema that does not cause any of these side effects. Currently using Breo but not getting much relief from it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Striverdi Respimat (olodaterol)...Striverdi Respimat is not a rescue inhaler. If you have trouble breathing and need an inhaler for relief, this drug is not the right choice.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Can’t Afford Your Medicine? Here are Some Ideas...Many people are realizing that COPD medicine, especially inhalers, can be very expensive. This is often true even if you have health insurance.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Spacers and Techniques for Using Them...A metered dose inhaler (MDI) is a handheld aerosol device that uses a propellant to deliver the medicine.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Time Takes Its Toll...I have been living with COPD for 10 to 15 years. I would never give up cigarettes. I had my first serious exasperation. I’ve been in the hospital 2 times... By datch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Has anyone tried the Trelegy inhaler?...Have any one tried trelogy inhaler hope I spelled right not machine inhaler delivers 3med...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Bronchodilators...People usually take bronchodilators using an inhaler or a nebulizer: Some kinds of bronchodilators are used in rescue inhalers.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
