http://www.viewpoints.com/Asthma-Medicine Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:13:59 GMT Reviews about Asthma Medicine http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-52921 I was perscribed Advair a few years back to help get my asthma under control.  It really did work well for that and I was able to get my asthma back on track nearly immediately after starting it.  But after doing a little research I found that all Advair is, is Serevent and Flovent which are two commonly perscribed steroid inhalers mixed together in a powdered inhalant. — My insurance was greedy and would not cover Advair, they would only cover the inhalers sepreately so they could get 2 co-pays from me.  — Another downfall for me personally was the steroids made me very anxious and nervous constantly which I did not like, so I decided to not take the medication anymore (under my doctors supervision).  — I also did  not appreciate the dust residue left in my mouth after using.  Horrible after taste! —... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:13:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-52921 Dwynegen 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-72763 All I need is the air that I breathe........ — Hello, asthma sufferers.   I join your ranks a few times a year, when allergies or stress push me over the edge.   I used to occasionally struggle to breathe during a vigorous game of tennis.   Lately I haven't had as many problems, but one thing I know for sure.   ADVAIR IS THE WAY TO GO IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA.  — It really, really works! — Advair is a preventive drug, so you use it in the morning, or prior to wahtever activity usually aggravates your asthma.  One quick puff and you're done.   Each purple discus has 60 applications.   When I use Advair, I never ever have any problems breathing.  It's like a miracle.  And through the past 20 years, I've tried just about everything. Insurance will help pay.... if you're lucky — I have a great insurance plan, thankfully, since Advair is... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:09:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-72763 LibbyMcMillan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-08666 I was diagnosed as having Reactive Airway Syndrome and Exercise Induced asthma a couple of years back. My asthma now reacts to the changes in the weather and different smells, like the mint in my toothpaste! — I was prescribed Advair, rescue inhalers, and a nebulizer with Pulmicort and Xenopex. I couldn't  stand it. Using the steriods did some unpleasant things to me, like making me have mood swings, weight gain and female problems, so I choose not to use my meds on a daily basis. — My last doctors visit was due to my lungs, I had an infection and difficulty breathing, You know, the typical outcome for someone who doesn't follow doctors orders. My doc filled out a script for the Advair. I dropped it off at the pharmacy and they later called to let me know it would cost me over $200! I can not afford that every month! — Advair did work, but the side effects for me and my kids( they got the brunt of my moodiness due to the steriods)... Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:57:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-08666 bytheyes 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-33980 My son is allergic to dogsand Adviar has been wonderful for him.He can be around them but has to have his rescue inhaler if needed.Before he had to have his nebulizer, it's nice not carrying that everywhere.He loves DOGS!!!WE use Advair in our pediactric office... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:46:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-33980 missybee 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pulmicort-review-1d352 I am a mother of four and 3 out of the four children have to take this medicine to help them breath. Before we started taking it, it seemed like they were always sick, like I couldn't go anywhere because I thought my kids were going to hve trouble later in the night. Night time was always there worst times. Going out side when it was cold or windy would triger it every single time. Whewn we started taking pulmicort things started to look up for them. When they did get there asthma it wasdo bad, it seemed like we could all do the things that normal people could do... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:01:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pulmicort-review-1d352 avianrae 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-582e0 I have been through a lot of asthma medication throughout my life and this is by far my favorite.  It is easy to use and it works really well.  It is so much better than having to use a nebulizer.  Having to drink a glass of water and rinse your mouth afterwards is a drawback, but I still think it's worth... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:41:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-582e0 KM145 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-3b2d1 I have COPD and I use an inhaler, but it does'nt do much. Once the Dr prescribed the Advair Diskus I had wonderful improvement and don't use the inhaler very much if ever. Only having to use it twice a day is great. I just keep it in the bathroom so I take when I get up and before I go to sleep. — If your breathing is a problem talk to your doctor about Advair —... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:01:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-3b2d1 forgiven 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-29440 Working in a pulmonary physician office we have seen wonderful results with most patients when using Advair. It is easy to use with great results. Must remember to rinse mouth out after using or thrush could occur as a result. Some of our older patients find it difficult not having the meter dose inhaler to push when they inhale. With some patient teaching it seems to work... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:44:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-29440 dockum 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-de9d I have moderate to sometimes severe asthma. I have been using the Advair Diskus two times per day for almost three years now. Once when I wake up and once at night.  It takes only a few seconds each time and the results have been wonderful for me! Before Advair I was using my emergency inhaler (Albuterol) a lot. I also have a nebulizer at home and was having to use it way too much before I started using Advair. But since I started using Advair I've only had to use my nebulizer one time and that was a long time ago! I hope using Advair works as well for other people as it has for... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:24:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-de9d pebbles02 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Combivent-Inhaler-review-5bed2 I've had asthma since I was 14 years old.  I had three surgeries in three months and the trauma was thought to cause my breathing problems.  It started out as just exercise-induced asthma and I was supposed to outgrow it.  Sixteen years later, my asthma is now classified as moderate-to-severe and I am on a hefty medication regimen.  I most certainly have not outgrown it! — The rescue inhaler that my pulmonologist has prescribed for me is Combivent, which is produced by Boehringer Ingelheim.  It is a combination of ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate.  One inhaler contains 200 metered doses, each of which delivers 18 micrograms of ipratropium bromide (a steroid) and 103 micrograms of albuterol sulfate (a bronchodilator).  When administered together, these components are supposed to relieve swelling and open up airways.  — Common side effects of using Combivent include headache, dry mouth, shaky hands,... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:47:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Combivent-Inhaler-review-5bed2 njchicaa 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-5f3d2 When I started on Advair I was looking at having to get rid of my cat and dog. I found a few yrs ago the reason I was s osick all the time and my Asthma could not be controlled was my cat and dog dander allergies. My pcp wanted me to remove the animals from the home, this was not an option for me. I talked to my allergist about it and he decided to try me out on Advair, it took awhile and I am on the highest dose but Boo Kitty and Romeo sleep with me everynight and I can breathe in the morning so I love... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:05:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-5f3d2 kimberlee5467 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-b8910 I suffer from brohncitis and ashtma. And it is terrible when you can't breath. I was diagnosed about three years ago and was given an inhaler. My son-in-law told me he used the Advair disk for his ashtma and told me to get my doctor to let me try it. I did. It helps me breathe much better and I don't have to use the inhaler as much... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:22:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-b8910 tilly77 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-19ec0 I have had asthma all of my life. Using Advair allows me to be active and not worry about having my fast acting inhaler right beside me. During warmer weather, I only have to take one dose a day. When cooler weather comes along, I do have to take once in the morning and one before bed. This is MUCH better than having to take an inhaler several times a day. Don't know what I'd do without this... Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:06:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-19ec0 amlewis13 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-f9011 I have have had asthma since I was 14 years old.  I had several surgeries in a short period of time and the trauma of all of that has been attributed as the cause of my teenaged-onset of asthma.  Over the past 15 years it has progressively grown worse and is now classified as moderate to severe by my pulmonologist.  The fact that I'm highly allergic to cats and dogs and live with both certainly doesn't help matters...  I need asthma medications that will control my symptoms and allow me to breathe normally. — I've been using the Advair Diskus for the past couple of years.  This inhaler combines a corticosteroid to reduce airway inflammation (fluticasone propionate) with a long-acting brochodilator to prevent airway constriction (salmeterol).  It comes in three different dosages, 100/50, 200/50, and 500/50.  The common side effects listed on the Advair web site include ear, nose, and throat irritation, headache, stomach irritation, muscle aches,... Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:57:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-f9011 njchicaa 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Theophylline-review-10d51 I have been taking Thephylline for years.  Of course you will need to have your thephylline level checked regularlly.  Otherwise, I have never had a problem with taking this medication. Matter of fact, it has kept my Asthma under control..  I use to go to the doctor reguarlly when it was raining season.  Now I barely get seen once a year for my asthma and it is usually due to the fires going on around my town. ... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:47:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Theophylline-review-10d51 M48Monroe 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-7118 I was first diagnosed with Asthma when I was 5 years old. I have been on practically every popular Asthma medication you can think of. Between pills, inhalers, nebulizer's you name it.  I was first introduced to Advair in 2005, ever since then I consider this my lifeline for those who live with critical Athsma should have the same feeling. — Advair has allowed me to not worry so much about my rescue inhaler and start living my life. I would recommend this medication to anyone, oh and by the way I have not had a SINGLE side effect from this either. —... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:51:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Advair-Diskus-review-7118 psychobabble5687 5