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I am 75 years old male,I live In lebanon. I have emphysema,and persistent cough with flegm since 2000. I take spiriva one pill a day+seretide powder 500mg twice a day+ ventoline when I need. Half
Mar 27, 2013

Dr. Karim Farah Pulmonology
the most important thing as a COPDer (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is smoking cessation. all the inhalers we prescribe are there to slow down the deterioration of your lung function and to reduce the frequency and severity of the exacerbation (ie requiring hospitalization).
we need more details to know the severity of your Emphysema (by lung function test), the frequency of exacerbation per year. the treatment you are taking are one of the best combination for COPD. the color of the phlegm can also helps us to differentiate whether or not there is an underlying infection. so culture of sputum might also help. there are several add ons and advanced therapies therapy that might be done and you need to discuss them with your pulmonologist.
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