cj1960’s Profile

Close COPD & Emphysema

I was first diagnosed with COPD in 2000, and since then it has gotten progressively worse. Largely because when the doctor back then told me to quit smoking I didn't. I have quit now and have been smoke free for almost 2 years now but......I think I waited to long to come to my senses. I have intubated, I have had a tracheotomy, let's just say I have been to hell and back, I am a fighter but now I am becoming VERY VERY SCARED.

Treatments

Advair Working / Worked

Albuterol Working / Worked

rescue inhaler works for me only side effect sometimes is heart rate

Atrovent Working / Worked

I use this in a nebulizer and I feel that this work great for me, no side effects

Duoneb Working / Worked

worked wonderfully

Spiriva Working / Worked

didn't like felt it really did not help me like the Atrovent does

Xopenex Working / Worked

works great no side effects for me I use it in the nebulizer

Prednisone Working / Worked

works good side effects are unwanted facial hair =)

Guaifenesin Working / Worked

This is a miracle drug for me. Wish I had tried it long ago, just started taking it but really helps