Incidence with Levalbuterol and Spiriva

Hi again , and thanks for your post and sharing your concerns. You may be aware we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), but your concerns certainly warrant a reply.
From what you've shared with us, it would seem it may be the Spiriva that caused the 'coughing jag'. It seems apparent since you did say you 'immediately started coughing' and felt like you 'couldn't breathe'. It would be prudent to think what you did about Spiriva being the 'trigger' in this case. This may be further supported by the fact that you 'just started back up on Spiriva...'.
Having said all this, I also think it wise that the Spiriva be stopped now until you can speak directly with your doctor. This would be the most practical approach, especially since your breathing seems to have returned to normal using Flovent and Levalbuterol. Should the breathing become compromised again (with the weekend upon us), then your approach may have to be re-evaluated.
Remember, rose, it is not our 'opinion' that counts here - it is your own personal evaluation of how you feel and how your breathing is. I would also suggest you continue to try to reach out for your doctor (in spite of it being the weekend). Many physicians can be reached after hours for their regular patients.
What do you think?
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)

Thank you Leon, for the wise words . I did speak to my Drs. Nurse. She said that Spiriva does that. I guess it’s called a bronchospasm .That if I really don’t need it then just use the Levalbuterol every 4-6 hours and Flovent . And when I go back for my follow up to let the Dr. Know. So I’ve been better today because am on steroids now so hopefully I won’t need to use it again. Thank you again !