This doe snot have apreventative med. It is just two different short acting
rescue meds.

This should combo have a similar effect on the asthma as the Advair and may
get around the thrush issue.

If you like the combination of a long acting dilator and a steroid you could
try Symbicort. It is a different long acting dilator similar to Serevent
(fortmoterol/Foradil) and a steroid (budesonide/Pulmicort). It comes in two
strengths of steroid (80 and 160) and is usually dosed 2 inhalations twice
daily. By using one to inhalations of the two strengths you can get a wide
variety of steroid strengths.

Or you could just use anyof the different inhaled steroids alone and see if
you need the long acting dilator. I'm assuming your doc is trying to use it
as a steroid sparing agent. You could try other agents to reduce the dose of
steroids like Singulair or theophyline.

Of course, I am assuming that you have removed all the other triggers and
treated all the other comorbidities (like GERD and rhinits).

Hi Mark:

I use advair 2x daily and have had thrush.  The biggest thing is to
rinse after inhaling advair.  My doctor also recommended one drop of
"tea tree oil", which I picked up at the health food store, in a glass
(2 ounces) of warm water and swish in mouth.  It surely does taste
awlful, but I haven't had thrush in 5 years now.  The treatment works.
I usually brush my teeth after and it helps with the taste.

It is a small price to pay for thrush and sores from recurring.

B

    Why not research "Hidden Food Allergies" and get rid of your
asthma by changing your diet? Many people have delayed reactions to
foods that can trigger all sorts of problems, like asthma, eczema,
psoriasis, migraines, hayfever, ADD, chronic fatigue, IBS, and many
other health problems. I know several people who got rid of their
asthma by eliminating dairy products. Different foods for different
people. There is nothing to buy.

    Why not go the the library and get "Dr. Braly's Food Allergy and
Nutrition Revolution" or "Food Allergies and Food Intolerance" by Dr.
Jonathan Brostoff ? You can also call an alternative doctor
(www.acam.org) for more info.

    Medical testing for DELAYED (hidden) food sensitivities is not too
reliable. It is more reliable for IMMEDIATE food allergies. This is why
many people don't know that they have them. It can take up to 72 hours
for foods to trigger symptoms. It takes a little detective work to find
your problem foods. A food diary would help also. This can greatly
boost your energy level.

    bosco62a

    Why not research "Hidden Food Allergies" and get rid of your
asthma by changing your diet? Many people have delayed reactions to
foods that can trigger all sorts of problems, like asthma, eczema,
psoriasis, migraines, hayfever, ADD, chronic fatigue, IBS, and many
other health problems. I know several people who got rid of their
asthma by eliminating dairy products. Different foods for different
people. There is nothing to buy.

    Why not go the the library and get "Dr. Braly's Food Allergy and
Nutrition Revolution" or "Food Allergies and Food Intolerance" by Dr.
Jonathan Brostoff ? You can also call an alternative doctor
(www.acam.org) for more info.

    Medical testing for DELAYED (hidden) food sensitivities is not too
reliable. It is more reliable for IMMEDIATE food allergies. This is why
many people don't know that they have them. It can take up to 72 hours
for foods to trigger symptoms. It takes a little detective work to find
your problem foods. A food diary would help also. This can greatly
boost your energy level.

    bosco62a