Another name for Tudorza is aclidinium bromide.
Tudorza is an inhalation powder that is an anticholinergic that is for the long term treatment of COPD and bronchospasm associated with COPD which also includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
The class of drug that Tudorza is, is anticholinergics and contains the active drug called aclidinium.
Tudorza is not a steroid inhaler and instead is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) which works by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help you breathe easier.
Tudorza inhaler is used for treating COPD also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in adults.
COPD is a lung condition that gets worse over time such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium) is not a steroid.
Tudorza is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and it works by relaxing the muscles around the airways in the lungs to help you breathe easier.
Someone should go to the hospital with COPD if they experience or have trouble breathing at rest or they have trouble breathing or have any chest pain or are feeling confused or more sleepy than normal and if any rescue inhaler medications are not working.
The most common cause of death in COPD is respiratory failure.
With COPD you can usually walk 1 mile to 2 miles a day although some people with more severe COPD may only be ale to walk 1/2 mile or so.
Walking is good for you and can help improve your lung function when you have COPD and other lung issues.
COPD is not a terminal illness like cancer is as most people with treatment can live long lives with COPD although in some cases people with more severe COPD may die sooner than others.
Still COPD can cause death especially if not treated so it can be a terminal illness.
The 3 treatments for COPD are COPD medications, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Noninvasive Ventilation.
Endobronchial Valve therapy and supplemental oxygen are other treatments for COPD as well as inhaler medications that can be used to treat COPD and improve breathing.
The average COPD patient lives for 10 years to 20 years although some may live a bit longer or shorter depending on their age and current overall health.
The way COPD progresses to death is over time your body is less able to take in the required amount of oxygen which then leads to death as you need enough oxygen to survive.
The final stages of COPD before death are weight loss, fast resting heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, delirium, being out of breath for a very long time, constant wheezing, barrel chest and crackling sound as you start to breathe in.
The signs that COPD is getting worse are your oxygen level drops constantly or drops below 88 percent, you feel short of breath suddenly, your cough gets worse, and you may cough of phlegm which can be thicker than normal or another unusual color.
A normal oxygen level for someone with COPD is between 88% to 92%.
Oxygen levels below 88% are considered dangerous and you should seek medical attention if the oxygen level drops below 88 percent.
People with COPD tend to live 8 years to 9 years after diagnoses with COPD.
However some people may live 10 to 20 years with COPD as long as they manage the COPD and depending on their age.
The early warning signs of COPD are shortness of breath, wheezing or chest tightness, cough that can bring up sputum also known as phlegm or mucus, fatigue or tiredness and reoccurring lung infections such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia.
The 4 stage of COPD are.
Stage I (early)
Stage II (Moderate)
Stage III (Severe)
Stage IV (Very Severe)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.
It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
COPD makes your breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease.
The exact length of time you can live with COPD depends on your age, health, and symptoms.
Especially if your COPD is diagnosed early, if you have mild stage COPD, and your disease is well managed and controlled, you may be able to live for 10 or even 20 years after diagnosis.
Keep indoor air clean. Reducing air pollution in the home can also help a person cope with COPD.
Certain products can trigger a flare or worsen their symptoms.
If you're assisting with the housekeeping, don't use strong scented cleaning products around your loved one, especially if there's poor ventilation.
Although COPD is terminal, people may not always die of the condition directly, or of oxygen deprivation.
Some people with COPD have other medical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease.
In fact, within 5 years of diagnosis, COPD is also an independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death.
COPD is A lung disease that blocks a persons airflow which makes it difficult for the person with COPD to breathe.
Symptoms of COPD are, Shortness of breath, Tightness In The Chest, Constant Clearing your Throat first thing in the morning because of excess mucus built up inside your lungs, Chronic coughs with or without mucus that is clear white, greenish or even yellow and even wheezing.