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BREO
Jan 19, 2015 6:09:04 GMT -5
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Post by hugahusky on Jan 19, 2015 6:09:04 GMT -5
Is anyone using BREO? My respirologist replaced my symbicort with this. It is used once a day instead of twice. So far, I don't think there is a difference but would be interesting in reading about your experience with it. It is relatively new in Canada and there is very little information about it.
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BREO
Jan 19, 2015 12:38:05 GMT -5
Post by mary57 on Jan 19, 2015 12:38:05 GMT -5
I haven't used this one but my Symbicort was replaced with Zenhale about 18 months ago.
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BREO
Jan 19, 2015 21:27:41 GMT -5
Post by David on Jan 19, 2015 21:27:41 GMT -5
I have not used it but would be interested in what other people think that have used it.
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BREO
Jan 21, 2015 6:28:22 GMT -5
Post by jim on Jan 21, 2015 6:28:22 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing Hugs, I just looked it up and found it is available in Australia, so I'll ask my doctor about it next time I see him.
Please update us as you find out how it works for you.
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BREO
Jan 22, 2015 0:53:58 GMT -5
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Post by al on Jan 22, 2015 0:53:58 GMT -5
It looks like it's just another remake of Steroids, the patent on symbicort is expiring soon so they need a replacement. Just my take on it.
There are a few things I'm trying that seem to help a lot. I've been on Symbicort for 6+ years now and my fev1 was down to 31% , I'm now as of 3 days ago up to 38% and I expect to reach 43% .My Diffusing capacity is less then 40%. I'm not fooled by this number because it can vary. I will need my other numbers before I say I'm on the right track. I will let you know in 3 months if there is any value. I think if anyone finds something that works the powers that be will squash them like a bug, You know how it works .
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Post by hugahusky on Jan 29, 2015 6:02:09 GMT -5
Well, I have been on BREO for 2 weeks now and I have noticed a huge difference. One thing for certain is that m sinuses are not bothering nearly as much and my breathing seems to be better. Last weekend I walked around the drug store and then the grocery store without using my O2.
I still have not found anyone else using it and my GP and pharmacist do not have any patients using it so I cannot compare it with anyone else. As it stands for now, I am going to keep it!
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BREO
Jan 29, 2015 7:11:41 GMT -5
Post by John on Jan 29, 2015 7:11:41 GMT -5
I need to check that out Sue . looks promising
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BREO
Jan 29, 2015 9:44:59 GMT -5
Post by skate4life on Jan 29, 2015 9:44:59 GMT -5
Sue - that is impressive!!
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