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Townsend, Montana | I have struggled with reduced lung function/asthma/farmer lung since age 6. Corticosteroids were the only medication that actually reduced my symptoms but they just about killed me by my early 20s. Trelegy is a corticosteroid.
I would personally NOT recommend it unless you like joint pain, weak bones, and general musculoskeletal dystrophy. As well as an increased risk of heart disease from elevated cortisol levels. I was in my early 20s when I was diagnosed with idiopathic early onset rheumatoid arthritis. The suggested solution was more pills. I didn't know much at that point but I had always been told I needed to take my asthma meds so it wouldn't progress to COPD.
I also knew that COPD tends to go hand in hand with rheumatoid arthritis.
And I knew that possible side effects of corticosteroids were musculoskeletal problems. See where this is going?
I was on meds for asthma so I wouldn't get COPD but said meds were causing rheumatoid arthritis that was going to lead to COPD. Corticosteroids might treat your immediate symptoms but they will likely make the condition worse in the long run.
That was the last time I took any medication.
I'm over 5 years of no medications and have more than doubled my capacity on an incentive inspirometer.
Fix your diet and your body can fix itself.
I started off with a strict elimination diet of nothing but beef, salt, and water.
Took 36 hours to notice improved lung function. 2 weeks in and I could breathe like never before. Literally.
Started adding foods back in one at a time to find my triggers. Turns out I am allergic to a lot of synthetic food additives.
Nicotinic acid (niacin) is a major trigger for me. Asthma symptoms within 15 minutes of eating. And the government has mandated that it be added to every enriched grain product in the stores.
Seed oils seem to be more of a long term trigger. Takes a week to show up and then never leaves until a few weeks after quitting them again.
3+ years in and my joints no longer ache, I have built a lot of muscle without trying, and I can run like never before because I can now actually take a deep breath.
YMMV
But do yourself a favor and stay away from prescription medications.
Edited by 1972RedNeck 10/17/2025 11:25
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COPD.....Probably not the greatest place to ask.........but you guys are my go to.
