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Spiriva
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Nightwriter
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Hi Landy,
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Landy,
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Landy,
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Landy,
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Landy,
<br />
<br />Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
<br />
<br />Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
<br />
<br />The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
<br />
<br />Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
<br />.
<br />Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
<br />
<br />The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
<br />
<br />If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
<br />
<br />
<br />Although I have been taking Spiriva for many years, my guess is that before it is officially recommended as a so-called CF drug, it must go through studies. Since there is frequently an asthma component to CF (in this case it works on the broncho-constriction part of asthma) as well as inflammation of the airways, you can see why they are finally doing studies on CF patients.
<br />
<br />Spiriva works differently to Advair. Advair is a long-lasting bronchodilator and a steroid. Spiriva is not a steroid. But I do I take Asmanex, an inhaled steroid also.
<br />
<br />The literature states SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
<br />
<br />Bronchospasms appear as the feature of asthma, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, as a possible side-effect of the various drugs.
<br />.
<br />Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe. Spiriva works by opening narrowed airways.
<br />
<br />The over-activity of the bronchioles' muscle is a result of exposure to a stimulus (eg. Asthma triggers) that under normal circumstances would cause little or no response. The resulting constriction and inflammation causes a narrowing of the airways and an increase in mucus production; this reduces the amount of oxygen that is available to the individual causing breathlessness, coughing and hypoxia.
<br />
<br />If you think this might be right for you, you can mention to your doctor that this is being studied in CF patients, that many CF patients are on it, or you can wait until the results of the study come out.
<br />
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dasjsmum</b></i>
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dasjsmum</b></i>
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dasjsmum</b></i>
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote></div>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dasjsmum</b></i>
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
Hi there
forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote>
Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dasjsmum</b></i>
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<br />Hi there
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<br />forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote>
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<br />
<br />Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<br />
<br />
<br />Hi there
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />forgive my ignorance, but what is Spiriva? I've never heard of it. Thanks</end quote>
<br />
<br />
<br />Its a non steroid inhalation powder (inhaled similiar to the advair disc) usually taken once daily (suppose to last for 24 hours) & frequently is prescribed for those with COPD.
<br />