I was just prescribed Spiriva (1.25 for asthma) and Dulera. I have had an increase of mucus production, and worsening SOB and bronchial spasms. Just finished another zpak and have been taking low dose steroid as if I don't I cant breathe at all. I also have had to use my rescue inhaler (ventolin) at least 4 times per day and of course it is now grass and pollen season.
So I started the spiriva at night first and did feel kind of odd. I didn't have as much coughing and wheezing, but my diaphram and chest felt somewht restricted, but not full on SOB. I made it through the night but o2 level dropped to 88 for a bit--usually 94-96. Has this happened to anyone?
I tried the Dulera late yesterday morning still with a Spiriva hangover. All day I just felt weird and had a hard time coughing up mucus if I needed. Later in the evening my throat seemed to close up and I couldn't swallow and was SOB. I took a pred and some benadryl and a few hits of my ventolin and felt better after an hour. I slept pretty well also. Im more worried about the Dulera because of the risk of Asthma deaths and the difficulty swallowing alarmed me. Any thoughts on the above? Thanks in advance.