If you could join a program that was designed to help you manage your COPD symptoms and improve your breathing, would you want to try it? Many people living with COPD may not realize that programs like these are available in communities all around the …

With the holiday season upon us, many of us are looking at our calendars and getting ready for fun parties and events. But how do we stay healthy while still enjoying all of the holiday happenings? Here are some tips for preventing COPD flare-ups. Plan …

I get up I do my  brovana then pulmicort in neb. A while later I do the flovent inhaler and the Spiriva inhaler. If I need more bronchodilator I can neb with xopenex.  I have a xopenex HFA I rarely use but its here for me when I am away.  .

November 15 is World COPD Day! While there is a lot of great information out there on how to live well with COPD, unfortunately, it is easy to find misinformation, too. In honor of World COPD Day, we are diving into some common myths about COPD. Do any …

There’s an old saying, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” This is true in just about every aspect of life, but it is especially important for people living with chronic health issues like COPD. There have been several events over the past few years …

When you have a lung condition like COPD, often you may be prescribed a variety of medications to help you manage your condition. If these medicines are not taken the right way, you may not be getting the most from them. The following are some tips for …

Hello everyone! We have some exciting news here at the Foundation. We are now featuring a new item in our downloads library: a Medication and Immunization Wallet Card ! The card has sections for you to write down your vaccine history, medications, and …

Throughout this month the COPD Foundation has been focusing on how you can get the most out of some key therapies: inhaled medications through inhalers and nebulizers, supplemental oxygen, and pulse oximeters. Today we’re going to take a closer look at …

Welcome Singersongwriter....I use Trelegy and at times it makes me hoarse. These actions seem to help me---- I gargle as deep in my throat as I can after I take the med--- A scoop of raw honey every day---- A cup of Bigelow Tea every day--- …

You know that feeling when you’re in the exam room in the last few minutes of your appointment with your doctor, and he or she hands you a prescription slip for an inhaled medication that’s new to you? Although you’re hopeful that it will help, it may …

Many COPD medications are not exactly cheap, and many COPD patients are on a fixed income.  What to do when the necessary meds simply cannot be afforded.

Hello to all, I am new here and diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD 10months ago, age 52, and quit smoking 15 months ago (former smoker of 30 years). I was wondering if anyone has used and changed from using acombination of Qvar and Spiriva over to …

Are there ever any conferences for COPD patients to learn about new research, medications, etc. If so, how can I find out about them?

Has anyone ordered medications from clearsky phramacy?

I'm attaching a checklist and action plan that's on my website, as well as the sample emergency information card that I have customized and carry in my wallet. The information is from a fake patient with the form that can be used to complete (or modified …

Does anyone have experience with Advair 500/50?  I have taken 250/50, but the stronger dose was prescribed by my primary care doctor after a recent exacerbation.  I can't get hold of the lung doctor to double check on this.  I wasn't even …

Nearly every patient with a diagnosis of COPD is prescribed an inhaler or two, and you are told to take them once or twice a day for the rest of your life. Each inhaler contains 1, 2, or 3 drugs: a LABA, a LAMA, an ICS. Each of these types of drugs has …

I guess this is a strange question but here goes. What does taking medications do? Does it slow progression of COPD; is it for relief of symptoms? I will be going for a spirometry test soon -- my first one was done almost 2 yrs ago. My FEV1 was 71% at …

My doctor wants to use Breo and Stiolto they both have LABA drug in them and the flyers say not to , I need some insight on this. I have coughed for a year and half, been undiagnosed by m d . Went to e r 4 times having trouble catching breath and severe …

The pulmonologist I'm seeing said that although I'm graded moderate COPD all I need is an emergency inhaler (which I've never needed to use) and I'm wondering how I'll know when I need to take meds on a regular basis. I'll be getting a new pulmonologist …

I would first call the Dr. and discuss this to see if one of the meds is doing it - maybe there is a change tht can be made. Also, even if you had the flu shot, it's not 100% so you may just have a touch of it. The doctor would want to know for sure! …

This is the first month I actually did my medication as prescribed on a daily basis. I also added another worry on my shoulders. My actuation's are 2 puffs 4 times a day. The worry now is running out of the inhaler. I'm sure everyone has been there and …

Most people who have COPD are on more than one medication to control their disease.  EFFORTS has published a chart of which medications should not be taken together. http://copd.about.com/od/copd/fl/Dont-combine-these-COPD-medicines …

When I began nebulizer treatments I was working, had insurance and my albuterol was covered by my insurance. Now that I am on Medicare my Part D program told me Albuterol inhalation solution is not covered because it is covered by Medicare Part B and …