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Q: is Combivent inhaler for children as young as four?
My friend was prescribed by his pediatrician Combivent inhaler for the use of a bronchial infection for his four year old son (with the use of antibiotics as well). From what I know its used to treat patients with COPD. Is this a good medication to give a four year old?

A: Yes, it's fine to give to a 4 year old, but should be supervised by an adult. Use as the physician instructed. There is only one standard dose of Combivent® (ipratropium and albuterol inhaler), regardless of your weight, age, or other medical conditions. http://copd.emedtv.com/combivent/combivent-dosage.html Combivent is a combination of Albuterol and Ipatropium to relieve bronchospasm in asthma patients. With COPD patients that have reversible symptoms, it can be used for emphysema or bronchitis.

Q: Can Combivent inhaler make your throat sore?
I was just put on it, now my throat hurts bad

A: Inhaler use can lead to throat problems, which is why they generally recommend rinsing your mouth out after each use. If rinsing does not help, seek medical advice.

Q: Which is better for COPD patients, Albuterol inhaler or Combivent inhaler?
I have the disease COPD & use an inhaler called Combivent. I have a friend with the same disease who uses Albuterol. His Dr. says Albuterol is best, my Dr. say's combivent is the best. Who's right? Need knowledgeable opinions please!

A: Each patient responds differently to every medication. Combivent or inhalers with ipratropium bromide need to make sure they do not have a peanut allergy before they take it. I personally think Pirbuterol or Maxair works the best. I've used them all. Combivent provoked my asthma and I DO have peanut allergies.

Q: Is the Combivent Inhaler being withdrawn from sale.?
My friend who suffers from C.O.P.D was recently informed that Combivent was no longer being produced and would not be available in 2007. What is being offered as an alternative treatment and what is the reason for it's withdrawl.

A: It is probably going to be going generic and available from many different producers.

Q: can combivent inhaler affect a pregnancy test?
i take my inhaler almost everyday atleast 4 times, im 10 days late on my period and have taken two tests that both come up negative. i have a few signs of pregnancy also. if you guys know anything about this inhaler and if it could affect menstrual cycle and/or a pregnancy test id love to hear about it!

A: if your inhaler has corticosteroids....than it might have some effects on your metabolism. Im no doctor but you might wanna get it checked up... answer mine please: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhXPPKtFxSd0t2WhTRiJM27sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090330093945AANJxhN

Q: Combivent Inhaler is no longer available & I've been given two new inhalers in it's place?
(Salbutamol Sulfate & Ipratropium Bromide) the doctor told me to take them the same as I would the combivent...so is it normal to feel really crappy and have headaches due to the change of medication? My doctor isn't the easiest guy to track down or he would be my first choice to ask. Thanks Gang for any info. you provide!

A: Combivent is still available! Blasphemy! If you are on the same medications, just taken separately, then you get the same effect in your lungs. I wouldn't be surprised if you have headaches for a week or two until you get used to it. I take iron and that takes a long time to get used to. Since you are on Salbutamol and Atrovent as MDIs, you might find it more convenient to take Spiriva, which is the same as Atrovent but once a day. I take Salbutamol and Spiriva. It works pretty well and I only have to carry my Salbutamol with me. Maybe it's less expensive to get Salbutamol and Atrovent separately, as opposed to getting Combivent. I don't know for sure. Spiriva is $3/day. What I do know is that you need to remember which inhaler to use first, if you have an asthma attack. In my opinion, as a Respiratory Therapist, Salbutamol would have the largest effect. Atrovent is weaker, but acts on a different site. Both are useful for asthma attacks. If you can't talk to your doctor in a timely manner, any pharmacist will be able to help you with questions regarding your medication. Take care of yourself.

Q: where can i get a free sample for combivent inhaler?


A: all doctors have free medical samples of that,including me...just ask your doctor to give you one and if he says he doesn't have any,he's a liar.trust me.

Q: does anyone use Combivent inhaler?
My husband was prescribed it because he has copd. I took a hit of it and now my chest hurts and I feel weird. I know I should'nt have done this, but I did. I'll never do it again.

A: Don't do it again It will be wonderful for your husband he will feel better U taking a hit was not a smart move Sorry from a Mom and family member of COPD patients.

Q: combivent inhaler for asthma!!?
Anyone felt high off of it? My perscription is to take 2 puffs every 4 hrs as needed, i just took 2 cause i am having a hard time breathing and i feel light headed as if i took a huge hit off of a joint..

A: Combivent is Albuterol and Atrovent combined. Depending on the cause of your difficulty breathing, your light headedness may be from an underlying infection. Or perhaps you are hitting the inhaler like a huge hit off a joint and holding your breath too long??? This can cause a drop in blood oxygen and give you the tingles.

Q: Expired combivent? (Asthma inhaler) What is the effect of expired medicine?
Hey there, I've never really understood how medicine expires, especially synthetic medicines. What change happens to an asthma inhaler after it's past its expiration date? I've recently checked mine, and discovered it's almost THREE YEARS expired (luckily I don't have to use inhalers much anymore). But when I get an asthma attack, I can still use it, and it still works perfectly fine. The only difference, as far as I can tell, is the taste. Before it was tasteless, and now it's quite bitter. But I feel no ailments or side-effects, and the medicine still kills the asthma as powerfully as it did before. So, any insight into how that works?

A: I recently went to the doctors knowing I was sick and was having real had time breathing and my right chest hurt so bad. He new I had asthma and asked if I had any inhalers a home. I told him I haven't needed them in over 3years, and it expired. Well he told me due to my other systems as well as asthma he felt it wasn't a good Idea to use the inhaler if it's expired Medicine companies are constantly checking there produtcs for safe use. There is a good change that the one time you use an expired inhaler or medication there will be a major problem, or it's been discontinued. Why would anyone want to take a gamble with expired medication?

Q: I'm own a inhaler combivent @ i smoke yes that is terrible i wish @ wish i could quit my husband smokes that
makes it even worse is there anyone out there that has the same health and promblems i do i have chronic bronchitis and haveto and need 2 quit smoking help

A: Try the Commit Losenges. I smoked for 27 years and have been off them for a year and a half. I tried it all, the patch,gum,hypnosis,acupuncture...Those darn Commits worked. PLUS I had to quit, I,too, was using an inhaler to clear my lungs to smoke, It's a terrible cycle.

Q: Combivent Inhalers?
I was told by the practice nurse at our surgery that combivent inhalers would no longer be available as all inhalers are to be CFC free and the combination of drugs in these particular inhalers just cannot be put into CFC free type. I'm starting to worry as these seem to be the only ones that are really effective. Does anyone know of an equivalent mix of Ipratropium Bromide and salbutamol sulphate that would be a good replacement?

A: It is my understanding that the fda and drug companies are working on a replacemnet propellent specifically for the combivent inhaler. While all other cfc inhalers are going to be taken off the market in Dec 2008, the combivent cfc will remain until a suitable replacement can be formulated. they are expecting to have one approved by 2010. If for some reasin it is taken away you could take the drugs seperately. Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide each have their own HFA metered dose inhalers available to date. I don't know what other meds you are on but there ore other combo preventative meds available on the market as well. Spiriva is fairly new. It is a spin off of atrovent. a long acting anticholinergic dry powder inhaler that I find works well for COPD patients. Advair contains a long acting bronchodilator called Serevent (salmeterol) and a corticosteroid called Flovent (Fluticasone) Symbicort is a lot like Advair only it contains 2 different brands: Foradil (Formoterol) and Pulmicort (Budesinide) Good Luck in the future.

Q: We are moving and my asthma is bothering me..no insurance and inhaler exp. in 2004...any advice???
My hubby and I are moving in 2 weeks...just 2 days into packing and I'm already wheezy and my chin and throat are itching like crazy. I've got an old expired combivent inhaler, but not really much of anything else. We're flat broke, using just about every penny to help us move and I'm not insured. (Sounds like a recipe for disaster, I know...) Any ideas you might have to help from home remidies to things you think might work would be appreciated...I can't very well just sit outside and let him pack up the whole apartment...

A: Here is a really simple way to help elevate some of your Asthma symptoms... Every time you start experiencing symptoms pretend you have a straw in your mouth when you exhale. Purse you lips and focus on breathing out. Trying to stay calm is a good idea too (even though I know it can be hard). Because of how asthma effects your airway (excess mucous production and constricted bronchioles) it makes it difficult to exhale. Breathing out is caused by the relaxation of your "breathing muscles" so its a passive process. Thats why its hard to breath out. Hope this helps! It totally sucks to be broke...

Q: wHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT COMBIVENT INHALERS AS FAR AS EXCESSIVE USES?


A: Excessive use may lead to a loss of effectiveness while increasing the chance for side effects. Do not stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. If you find yourself using this more than usual, or your symptoms do not improve or worsen after using this, contact your doctor immediately. paradoxical bronchospasm, dizziness nervousness or tremor hoarseness insomnia or fatigue muscle aches increased sputum bad taste urinary tract infection or dysuria headache flu chest pain edema dry mouth diarrhea or heartburn tachycardia or increased heart rate hypertension

Q: What would keep a pulse ox low on a hospital patient with emphysema who is on all the necessary meds.?
My mother entered the hospital with bronchitis. She also has emphysema but has never needed anything but an inhaler (combivent). When she went in her pulse ox was 70%. She has been in the hospital for over a week and they can't bring it up above 84%. The Drs. can't figure it out. Does anyone have any ideas?

A: those dr.'s are crazy. first they need to put oxygen on your mom to bring her 02 sat over 90% or greater. (asap) have dr's put her on oxygen immediately. when she is on oxygen maybe put her on 2-3 liters per minute (or LPM) & keep a log on her progess & have them check her pulse ox every 4 hrs with the oxygen. pls. don' let her leave without oxygen from the hospital. dr. needs to write a prescription for supplemental oxygen at home & order it from a medical equipment supplier. they should bring her an 02 tank to the hospital to leave with (if going home by car) & then they will set her oxygen machine at home. your mom will defenitely need oxygen therapy when at home. health care worker & provider assist with respiratory therapy