Removal of ventolin as it weakens my medication

By Pparsons

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A Dr Baker at Owlscot located in Armidale NSW 2350 has just commenced a reduction for COPD patients.

I have been using Trelogy for near 8 months and have just been told to stop using Ventolin as it reduces the strength of my Trelogy. I am now using a nebuliser once a day in place of the Ventolin.

Has any one ever heard of this occurring before with this medication for COPD emphysema?

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nanadee Member
I am on Trelegy also, but no I have never heard that. I will ask my doctor about it when I go in April. I've been on Trelegy for awhile now and it has helped me.
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 Hi again, @Pparsons - it's what our online community is all about. We strive to foster communication among all of us. So glad to have you as a member here. Warm regards, Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
2. Pparsons Member
 <inline-mention username="nanadee" user-id="2426798"/> all the best
12randall Member
i just started using trelegy it seems to be working pretty well for me i hope so i am starting to have shortness of breath more often
1. Pparsons Member
 <inline-mention username="12randall" user-id="2484206"/> i am having the same issues with the nebuliser i feel a little improved the issue is it does not seem to be able to get into the lower layers 
2. Pparsons Member
 <inline-mention username="12randall" user-id="2484206"/> it can take time for the full effect I found three weeks
Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
Hi <inline-mention username="Pparsons" user-id="2431260"/> and thanks for your post. I see two other community members (@nanadee, and <inline-mention username="12randall" user-id="2484206"/> ), have already responded to your concern. (Thanks, nanadee and 12randall!) As an experienced respiratory therapy practitioner, I have only heard that a rescue inhaler may be needed (for someone using Trelegy), should acute breathing issues arise. Of course you may want to discuss this further with your own private physician. The doctor will be able to advise you as to what is proper treatment for your particular medical situation. By the way, which medication do you use in the nebulizer? Is there something further you can share with the community at this time? Wishing you well, Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
1. Pparsons Member
 <inline-mention username="Leon Lebowitz, BA, RRT" user-id="2445532"/> this is what I am using at the monument thank you for your advice 
2. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 <inline-mention username="Pparsons" user-id="2431260"/> Hi again Pparsons - it's so good to see you re-engaging with these comments of yours within this thread, It's been about 2-years since we last had conversation. I do hope you are doing well! I appreciate your comment here based on what we discussed last time (in March 2021), originating with your story, at the top of this page. How are you feeling nowadays? Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)