Allergies to sprays

By happy11

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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 had allergic response (yellow haze, rapid heartbeat, asthma) and a severe muscle spasm that landed me in hospital for suspected heart attack (I now think from Anoro and a Vitamin D supplement I took first time for two days). Had heart attack and stent 11 years ago - all was well with heart but no other diagnosis at the hospital.

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Now I am on Ventolin (not a substitute) only and take it 6, 7 times a day and night, every three hours. I am 90 years old, had 2 breathing tests years ago, use oxygen now at night most nights and sometime during day after having a heart surge 2 days ago, unknown reason. Need to get a new long acting spray but Dr. has no suggestions because of my allergies. Have problem with gums as well with reaction to sprays and brush teeth every time after sprays. Not sure who to go to for help. That is my story (also allergic to penicillin - stop breathing) and really afraid of any new meds as I respond so severely to many. Where do I go?

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happy11 Member
Thanks for reply. Just made appt. with Dr. next week to discuss nebulizer. Used it once years ago and had trouble with gums so stopped using it. Hope it works this time. Don't think I am ready for Oxygen all the time as my numbers are 92 or over, but will discuss. Walking less and less as I can't breathe, so just adjust as needed. Watching for any new meds for long acting w/o steroids. Feet are getting numb at night as well. Will have to list all these for Dr. Thanks again for reply.
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 <inline-mention username="happy11" user-id="2463175"/> Hi happy11 - glad to hear you have an appointment scheduled with the doctor next week. I will wish you 'good luck!', and ask that you please check back and let us know how the appointment goes for you. Wishing you well, Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
mendobruce Member
I have a hard time understanding how you could suddenly become allergic to Anoro after 4 years with no problems. I would be willing to bet that you wouldn't have the muscle spasms if you tried it again, but it's just a guess.
1. happy11 Member
 <inline-mention username="mendobruce" user-id="2453471"/> It may be associated with the fact that I took Vit D for 2 days - first time ever - and that may have triggered a reaction. Also had the Anoro from company and may have been damaged in mail - package was bent. You are right that I have taken it for years, but when I stopped it -in the hospital as they had none- the pain stopped a day after. The pain was severe in my top chest muscles and under my arms. Still have no answer. Could never take it again - took risky for me. Still no other alternative. Ventolin only every three hours. Looking for nebulizer next. Thanks for input.
Jackie English Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="happy11" user-id="2463175"/>, Thank you for sharing your story! I'm so sorry that you have had problems with different meds. I understand you being leery about taking new meds, I'm the same way. When I have to take a new med, I make sure I have someone with me the first few times that I take it to be sure that I don't have a reaction to it. That seems to put me at ease. I'm glad that you have a future appointment. I hope they can find something to help you. Best, Jackie (moderator)