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Welcome to your HUBFeed! We think you may find this library of articles and resources interesting and helpful. This page gets updated regularly, so be sure to drop in from time to time to check out new content.

Keep in mind, the information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical care. Please talk to your doctor if you are seeking medical advice.

COPD

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Eating well

Get educated on what eating healthy looks like for someone with COPD.

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Exercising with COPD

Get information, tips, and advice for exercising safely when you have COPD.

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Emotional health

Gain insights into your own mental health and learn ways to cope.

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A complete COPD treatment plan

Learn how a rescue inhaler is just part of a complete COPD treatment plan.

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Top 5 questions to ask your doctor

Prepare for doctor visits by reviewing these questions.

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COPD stages explained

Mild COPD? Mild symptoms? Understand the stages of COPD.

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Build a quit-smoking plan

Create a personalized plan in just 5 simple steps.

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Smoking and COPD

Prepare for doctor visits by reviewing these questions.

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Tools to quit smoking

Learn about methods for quitting, support options, and medications.

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Coping with COPD & anxiety

Learn how to manage stress that’s associated with chronic illnesses like COPD.

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Eating right, feeling right

A nutritious diet can help better manage COPD. Learn how to create a healthy meal plan.

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Planning for the future

Information about preparing for late-stage COPD.

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I have COPD. Now what?

Discover next steps and ways to move forward after diagnosis.

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VIDEO: COPD overview

Watch a medical expert explain what causes COPD, its symptoms, and treatment options.

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Staying active with COPD

Regular, moderate exercise can help strengthen your respiratory muscles.

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What is oxygen therapy?

Learn how this supplemental therapy can help those living with COPD.

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Traveling with COPD

Information to help with traveling when you are living with a respiratory condition.

Asthma

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Exercising with asthma

Get information, tips, and advice on safely exercising with asthma.

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Tips for traveling with asthma

Find helpful information around planning, packing, and managing asthma while away.

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Emotions can trigger asthma symptoms

Learn 2 tips to help you manage your emotions and keep your asthma controlled.

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Build a quit-smoking plan

Create a personalized plan in just 5 simple steps.

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Smoking and asthma

Learn how smoking affects the lungs of someone living with asthma.

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Tools to quit smoking

Learn about methods for quitting, support options, and medications.

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Traveling with asthma

Learn about planning travel with your respiratory condition.

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Flu & people with asthma

People with asthma are at higher risk for flu complications. Learn about preventive actions.

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Asthma & secondhand smoke

Tobacco smoke is a common trigger for asthma. Find out why it’s important to avoid exposure.

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Strategies for better asthma control

Learn more about EXHALE, a set of six strategies that each contribute to better asthma control.

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Asthma FastStats

Quickly access data about asthma in the U.S.

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Work-related asthma

Find out more about causes and symptoms of work-related asthma.

INDICATIONS

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, 2.5 mcg, is a long-term, once-daily, prescription medicine used to control symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing your airways and keeping them open. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. SPIRIVA RESPIMAT also reduces the likelihood of COPD flare-ups (COPD exacerbations).

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, 1.25 mcg, is a long-term, once-daily, prescription maintenance treatment of asthma for people 6 years and older.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is not a treatment for sudden symptoms of asthma or COPD.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use SPIRIVA RESPIMAT if you are allergic to tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine or similar drugs, or any ingredient in these medicines.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is not a rescue medicine and should not be used for treating sudden breathing problems. Your doctor may give you other medicine to use for sudden breathing problems.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT can cause allergic reactions. Symptoms can include raised red patches on your skin (hives), itching, rash and/or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking the medicine and get immediate medical care.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT can cause your breathing to suddenly get worse (bronchospasm). If this happens, use your rescue inhaler, stop taking SPIRIVA RESPIMAT, and call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT can increase the pressure in your eyes (acute narrow-angle glaucoma), which can cause the following symptoms: eye pain, blurred vision, seeing halos or colored images along with red eyes. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking your medicine and call your doctor right away.

Dizziness and blurred vision may occur with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT. If you experience these symptoms, use caution when engaging in activities such as driving a car, or operating appliances or other machines.

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT can cause new or worsened urinary retention. Symptoms of blockage in your bladder and/or enlarged prostate may include difficulty passing urine and/or painful urination. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking your medicine and call your doctor right away.

The most common side effects reported with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT in patients with COPD include sore throat, cough, dry mouth, and sinus infection.

The most common side effects with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT in adult patients with asthma were sore throat, headache, bronchitis, and sinus infection. The side effect profile for adolescent and pediatric patients was comparable to that observed in adult patients with asthma.

Do not spray SPIRIVA RESPIMAT into your eyes, as this may cause blurring of vision and pupil dilation.

Tell your doctor all the medicines you take, including eye drops. Ask your doctor if you are taking any anticholinergic medicines because taking them together with SPIRIVA RESPIMAT can increase side effects.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CL-SVR-100067 2.15.2017

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Instructions for Use, for SPIRIVA RESPIMAT.