Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Trelegy Ellipta. It contains three medicines that work together. It can be used for asthma maintenance, and to help relieve symptoms of COPD, like coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. 

It is important to know that Trelegy Ellipta is not a "rescue inhaler". It cannot treat sudden breathing problems. 

Trelegy Ellipta is inhaled through the mouth, usually once a day, at the same time each day. You should use it exactly as your doctor tells you to. After your dose, you should rinse your mouth with water, then spit the water out. This reduces your chance of getting an infection in your mouth or throat. You should read the full "Instructions for Use". Also, you can ask your pharmacist to check that you use your inhaler correctly. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include headache, nausea, and either diarrhea or constipation. It may also cause pain in your joints, back, mouth, or throat. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. Other side effects can be symptoms of an infection, like coughing, stuffy nose, and sore throat. Always tell your doctor if you think you have an infection. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. These include problems with your immune system, eyes, heart, and urination. You should read the Patient Information sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report them. 

Trelegy Ellipta can interact with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines, herbal remedies, and vitamins even if they do not require a prescription. 

For best results with Trelegy, you should track your symptoms. Remember to always call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse, or if you need a rescue inhaler more often than usual.