Steroid Inhaler and COPD: Useful or not?

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11/08/2022 at 11:02 AM

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I have switcehed to a healthier diet and improved my lifestyle to accomodate more walking and movement and although it was hard initially; my health did feel better after a while. I have been doing it for a year but recently I have been feeling weak and tired. My regular inhaler seems to be of no good and I can barely walk a few metres before I am huffing and puffing and I seem to have more flare ups than usual. Do steroid inhalers help in this regard? I am reading a lot of articles where it seems to have done some good but I am also wary about the side effects. Is it a feasible option? Any help is appreciated!

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12/02/2022 at 3:21 PM

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@Thakera Yes, even on Medicare it was $400+ a month. My Pulmonologist arranged for me to get it with no copay from GSK, GlaxoSmithKline, you can look up their assistance program at https://www.gskforyou.com/ Hope it goes okay for you, I am just in the process fo renewing mine for next year.

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Hey @lawless

How are you feeling today?

Thank you for opening this discussion. Inhalers definitely play a big role in making breathing easier for those in distress. I shall open this discussion to other members who can share their inputs and thoughts-

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What are your thoughts and opinions on the use of steroid inhalers? Have you ever used them? If yes, how was your experience?

Eager to know what you think.

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07/04/2024 at 2:34 AM

@Rahul.R I have used steroid inhalers throughout my 64 years. I have experienced side-effects but much less than oral and IV steroids. My lungs have really sucked all my life which is why I am in the copd category. Sometimes my lung function resembles all sorts of illnesses, but I always recover. Doctors are intrigued and baffled why and how I keep living. I have been in death’s door too many times. I survive by (mind over matter) and stubborness.

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12/02/2022 at 2:41 AM

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I use the Trelegy Ellipta inhaler and it works quite well for me

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@cbholder3 This new drug called Trelegy is it expensive?

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@cbholder3 My goodness gracias, that is so expensive. How can those pharmaceutical companies sleep knowing that they are overcharging ill people. Trust me I do everything I suppose to do to stay out of the hospital. I thank you so much for that information you gave me. the most I thought it would cost would be 100.00 a month. No wonder why I see it all the commercials they could afford to advertise since it is overpriced.

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Hi @cbholder3

Thank you for sharing your experiences with Trelegy Ellipta in this discussion. I invite you to leave your opinion about this medication here. This is part of a new feature on Carenity where members can leave a review and detail their experience.

I hope you take advantage of this tool.

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Yes the inhaler is very helpful but the pills are more helpful but doctors lean towards not giving you the Prednisone unfortunately.

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@Norine I am on the Trelegy, Ipratropium nebulizer, Prednisone, Azithromycin, and Levalbuterol tartrate, a rescue inhaler. I know that sounds like a lot, but through trial and error since 2017 it's a combination that seems to work for. We are always revisiting the prescriptions to tweak them if necessary. i hope thins work ouy for you.

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@Norine I hate to do it...but go to Laredo TX . It five miles to the pharmacy. You can get your fill of steroids there. If you do not have a prescription they will sell you one. It is also sold as OTC in Mexico in grocery stores. It saves lives. I just came back from Grand Cayman to get stem cell infusions that you can not get in the US. And yes there are medi clinics that offer all kinds of stem cell snake oils. But to get the real deal it's Panama, Grand Cayman or believe it or not the leading in stem cell technology is Mexico.

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If at anytime you need the inhaler stop and administer it and then you should rest before you continue

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Be careful. Steroids make you fat!

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Same with me. I just can't breathe

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I can relate to the initial challenges—I went through something similar when I started hiking regularly. As for your current situation, I understand your concern about steroid inhalers. I once met a fellow hiker who faced similar breathing issues. He found relief with steroids from fitnflexed.com, which his doctor recommended. It's crucial to weigh the benefits against potential side effects, so consulting your healthcare provider is key.

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