Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Questions (Page 4)

Is COPD a contagious disease, can it be contracted by being around a person who has it?

I was always in close contact with my mother for several days, who due to her COPD condition could no longer breathe on her own.

What is the difference between symbicort and combivent?

I have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Why would my Dr. change me from taking Symbicort to taking Combivent?

What kind of specialist to see for weeping leg edema and cellulitis?

My cousin has weeping leg edema, very painful, and his internist diagnosed it as cellulitis - He is 79 yrs old with emphysema - and not improving on an antibiotic - Is there a specialist he can see for this condition

COPD Suggestions?

I am having a horrible COPD Flare and taking antibiotics, prednisone, and using my inhaler with little relief. I would like to know others opinions what might be better to use for congestion: Humidifier or Vaporizer? Any suggestions for relief will greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

What is difference between ProAir HFA and Symbicort?

Will proair substitute for use of symbicort?

Symbicort is great, but very expensive. Is there a generic inhaler that will reduce my cost?

Has anyone experienced breathing problems with Amlodipine?

I have COPD. My doctor put me on 25 mg Metoprolol (Meto) and 10 mg Amlodipine (Amlod). After about 8 days I cut back to 12.5 mg Meto with the 10 mg Amlod because I was having some breathing difficulties, more than the norm, and also because my BPs seemed to go up a little. The drop in Meto seemed... read more

Best cough syrup for productive cough?

in the case of copd.

I have been using Symbicort inhaler for COPD for a couple months?

I always rinse my mouth thoroughly with warm water, as directed, after using the Symbicort, but I still have a BIG problem with dry mouth. My mouth also feels coated with something that feels like an alum, or some kind of "drawing" agent. What else can I do to get rid of this coating? I... read more

Can people become dependent on inhalers for their lungs to operate regularly (like combivent)?

Can symbicort cause yeast infection?

I use symbicort 2 times a day 2 puffs- I had thrush first and got cleared. 2 months later i have a yeast infection I cannot get rid of.

I have some xopenex that has expired. can I still use it?

i didnt use it for a long time and just recently started using my nebulizer again. the xopenex medication i have has expired and i want to know if i can still use it.

Can Lyrica cause an exacerbation of COPD?

I was prescribed Lyrica 75 mgs. twice a day for diabetic neuropathy in my feet and hands also. Since I started taking Lyrica, 2 months ago, I have been in the ER twice with exacerbation of COPD. Before Lyrica, I was just using an inhaler once daily. Now I use a Combivent inhaler EVERY 5-6 hours... read more

Why must you rinse your mouth after using advair disc inhaler?

Is there any danger using vicks vapor rub on my chest for a cold if I have copd?