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One more thing,,,the day after my attack i went to the gp and they tezted the oxegen level in my blood and said it was good,,,I have to work in the cold and I work 12 hours a day,,,
Sorry to hear about the trouble you've had. Both Spiriva® HandiHaler® (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) and Serevent® Inhalation Aerosol (salmeterol xinafoate) are good for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and some people do better using both. You should carry a short-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol, at all times and don't hesitate to use it at the first sign of an attack. Yes, a doctor can tell that you have COPD just by a breathing test. But, remember, a person can live for a long time with COPD.