Just switched to Advai diskus from Serevent propellent.....no need for Flovent anymore?

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Richard - 23 Sep 2003 01:27 GMT

In reading the paperwork that came with the Advair, it says it contains
fluticasone propionate which is a corticostereoid.

Does this mean I am getting the benefit of my old Serevent inhaler and Flovent
inhaler with just the Advair diskus ? Or should I continue to use the Flovent
as I did before ?

I'll eventually talk to my Dr. to ask this question, but he's somewhat flaky and
near impossible to actually get ahold - short of making an appointment to see
him.

Reply to this Message

Circe - 23 Sep 2003 02:28 GMT

> Does this mean I am getting the benefit of my old Serevent inhaler and Flovent
> inhaler with just the Advair diskus ?

Yes.

> Or should I continue to use the Flovent as I did before ?

Probably not, but you should definitely get in touch with your doctor (maybe
you need a less flaky, easier-to-get-hold of one?).

Signature

Be well, Barbara
(Julian [6], Aurora [4], and Vernon's [18mo] mom)
See us at http://photos.yahoo.com/guavaln

This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop:
"No parking passed this sign" -- hotel parking lot sign

All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful.
Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its
other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a
fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman

Reply to this Message

Richard - 23 Sep 2003 21:12 GMT

>> Does this mean I am getting the benefit of my old Serevent inhaler and
>Flovent
>> inhaler with just the Advair diskus ?
>
>Yes.

As confirmed by my Dr's practice partner a little while ago. They said I may be
able to drop down to just 1 dose of Advair a day where I was on 2 doses of
serevent/flovent daily.

Reply to this Message

John Cianci - 25 Sep 2003 15:26 GMT

My Doc said the same thing, I gave it a try and so far just one hit
seems to do the job

>>>Does this mean I am getting the benefit of my old Serevent inhaler and
>>
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> able to drop down to just 1 dose of Advair a day where I was on 2 doses of
> serevent/flovent daily.

Reply to this Message

Richard - 30 Sep 2003 02:21 GMT

I've been playing with the 1 time a day thing and it's OK as long as I'm not
active at all. Any activity and I can feel it a little (not bad, but it's
there). With 2 a day, I'm good to do whatever I want. 1 a day would have been
nice, but I have no problem with 2.

>My Doc said the same thing, I gave it a try and so far just one hit
>seems to do the job
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>> able to drop down to just 1 dose of Advair a day where I was on 2 doses of
>> serevent/flovent daily.

Reply to this Message

pavane - 23 Sep 2003 02:42 GMT

> In reading the paperwork that came with the Advair, it says it contains
> fluticasone propionate which is a corticostereoid.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> near impossible to actually get ahold - short of making an appointment to see
> him.

Reply to this Message

pavane - 23 Sep 2003 02:44 GMT

> ....
> I'll eventually talk to my Dr. to ask this question, but he's somewhat flaky and
> near impossible to actually get ahold - short of making an appointment to see
> him.
> ....

If you are willing to risk your life with someone like this
why are you asking anything on the internet? Can't you
see your priorities?

pavane

Reply to this Message

Richard - 23 Sep 2003 21:10 GMT

>> ....
>> I'll eventually talk to my Dr. to ask this question, but he's somewhat
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>why are you asking anything on the internet? Can't you
>see your priorities?

Amazingly, not all asthmatics have life threatening asthma.

Why should anyone ask anything medical on the internet when they can ask their
Dr.? Do you berate all other medical questions the same?

Thanks for not answering the question.

Reply to this Message