I have an upper respiratory infection but take medication because my heart beats off sync so I cannot take breathing treatments nor inhalers. The wheezing is so bad right now that my doctor presecribed QVAR for a few weeks and gave me Spiriva to start in a few days also if syptoms dont get better. He also put me on a Zpak. Question 1 would be can those 2 inhalers be taken together and #2 will they have an effect on my heart rate? Lastly does QVAR work quickly, he said it was a inhaled steriod but Im reading its for COPD and takes weeks to work?
Thank you for your query. Would you please clarify what you mean by your heart is off sync! Does it beat too fast or slow or irregular ? Qvar(beclomethasone) and spirit a can be taken together.spirit may increase your heart rate.COPD is a chronic disease which need long term therapy for the person to feel and remain better. In your case, you should feel relief quick enough as you have a more receptive and healthier lung compared to those with COPD. I recommend you talk to your physician to confirm the safety of spirit for you. Hope this helps. Please feel free to get back if you need any clarification. Wish you good health.