"Although, your health condition may impact your everyday life, do not let it define who you are." SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (Tiotropium) is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease that also includes chronic bronchitis (swelling of the tubes leading to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (Tiotropium) belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are breathed in through the mouth to help open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. It is taken by inhalation (an inhaler) and will increase the flow of air to the lungs. Thanks and may you have a good understanding about this drug- SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (Tiotropium). You may want to share this book with your family and friends who may be in need of help and would want to use this medicine. Take care, and as always, be well