Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of lung disorder. People with COPD generally have the combination of two diseases, i.e., Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. Due to Emphysema air sacs in the lung gets destroyed and Chronic Bronchitis cause inflammation and narrowing of bronchial tubes. This leads to the development of mucus. Due to COPD people feel difficulty with breathing and sudden tightness in chest. The root cause of COPD disease is habit of regular smoking.

Top COPD Inhalers in the Market

Advair
Advair is the topmost COPD inhaler brand worldwide. It is actually made by combining two medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. It is a long-term prescription method for people suffering from lung diseases such as Asthma and COPD. For treating COPD, Advair DISKUS 250/50 is to be taken twice every day. This is not used to avoid sudden breathing issues due to asthma or COPD. It is advisable to use rescue COPD inhalers along with Advair Inhaler.

Precautions

• Don’t use Advair with other medications
• Don’t use Advair medication if you are prone to severe allergy from milk proteins
• Don’t use Advair COPD inhalers to stop sudden breathing problems.
• Always use a rescue COPD inhaler along with an Advair COPD inhaler

Symbicort
Symbicort is another great COPD inhaler for the treatment of lung diseases. Originally, it was just made for patients with asthma, but now its usage has been extended for COPD. It is approved for treatment of COPD by the Food and Drug Corporation in February 2009. It consists of medications like formoterol, a bronchodilator and a budesonide. Increased use of formoterol such as LABA medicine can increase the risk of death from asthma problems.

Precautions

• Using Symbicort can lead to rising in blood pressure
• Don’t use it for sudden severe precautions
• You may experience some side effects due to Symbicort.
• There is a sudden loss of immunity in the body by use of Symbicort.

Combivent Respimat
Combivent Respimat is another top inhaler brand used for the treatment of COPD patients. This medication consists of two kinds of bronchodilators: albuterol and ipratropium. It is advisable for those who are already taking some inhaler but not getting any improvement and requires a second bronchodilator. Sometimes, Combivent Respimat causes more narrowing of airways making the patient condition worse.

Precautions

• Don’t take Combivent Respimat if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
• Intaking of this can lead to heart problems.
• Combivent Respimat can create difficulty with urination
• It also created dizziness and blurred vision

Pulmicort
Pulmicort is a type of inhaler that contains budesonide that decreases the amount of inflammation in the airways. It is mainly used to control symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. This medication is required to be used twice a day to be effective but can’t be used as quick relief from asthma attacks. So, a fast relief inhaler is required.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor about all your allergies before taking it
• Tell your doctor about any other medication you are using
• It can lead to tiredness or sudden weight loss
• It may cause some side effects on your body.

Spiriva
Spiriva is a long-term medication treatment that is used for the management of COPD symptoms. Spiriva consists of a medication called as tiotropium that helps in inhalation and relaxing of airways which leads to easing the breathing process. The standard dose of Spiriva is 2.5 mcg for COPD patients. COPD patients require daily inhaler for reducing nose swelling, normal breathing process and better functioning of lungs.

Precautions

• It causes cough, constipation, and headache
• It sometimes leads to skin rash issues, chest pain and decreased visibility
• Don’t use it if you are pregnant or thinking of pregnancy