I have asthma and my current medicine is not working. I have albuterol inhaler, albuterol liquid that goes in a nebulizer and advair inhaler. none of these things are working for me anymore. I take about 4-5 breathing treatment a day and I use my fast acting inhaler about 10-15 times a day. it seems that when I goto the doctor and tell them there not working they come up with a new way for me to try to take the medicine. the only thing that works is Cortisone which is a steroid. I don't know why they find it so hard to accept that the traditional asthma medicine does not work for me. I need Cortisone! does anyone know another medicine I can try as I'm about to look for international sources for the medicine.
2007-03-15 14:01:09 · 12 answers · asked by TOM A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Try Pulmicort respuiles and singulair
2007-03-15 14:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma is a real pain and unfortunately is becoming more and more common as the air we breathe is becoming more and more polluted.
Anyway, to start with, Advair does have a steroid in it, similar to cortisone. The reason that you don't get much cortisone is that it has terrible and long lasting side effects. When you used the inhaled steroids the side effects are greatly reduced, if not eliminated. As another poster noted, you could certainly ask for a higher dose of Advair. In addition to that I would suggest adding to your Albuterol nebulizer some Atrovent or Ipratropium bromide, and take that as a nebulized dose together every four hours during the day. As an alternative, as another person mentioned, you can take Spriva. This is tiotropium bromide, basically long lasting Atrovent. You would take this once in the morning from what is called a dpi or dry powder inhaler.
If you take too much of the albuterol it can make you a bit jittery. If this is the case you should consider switching to Xopenex, either 0.63mg or 1.25mg. Typically this medication is taken every 6 hours, but frequently taken every 4. It really is just another derivitive of Albuterol, but may work better for you and tends to have less side effects other than being 4 times more expensive.
It would also be in your best interest to seek out a specialist, a pulmonologist or at the very least someone that specializes in allergies and get that second opinion. Asthma can make life miserable and can kill you, as I am sure you know. So do what you can to maximize your dosing and find a combination that works for you. If one physician isn't listening or helping enough in your mind, get a second opinion.
I hope this has been helpful
2007-03-16 02:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by GK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-27 04:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chelsea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a Spireva inhaler once a day in place of the four times a day albuterol inhaler now. I also use Advair Diskus( it is a steroid) twice a day too(500 mornings and 250evenings). I use Allegra D twice a day also. Gee, I sound like a walking drug store (Ha! Ha!) Keeps me getting by but isn't doing to much for the cold I have now. Very miserable at present time.
2007-03-15 14:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have asthma too,been having problems with my meds not doing the job. I take Theophline 300mgs ,Xopenex in nebulizer 4 times a day and had been taking Advair 250mgs twice a day. I went to my doc today and he upped my Advair to the 500mgs, I used it this morning and I am doing a whole lot better now. Check and see which level Advair you are using. It comes in 125mgs 250mgs and 500mgs.That may be what you need.
2007-03-15 14:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Batmanheldi in his book, "Your not sick, your thirsty. Your bodies many cries for water" suggests many of our health problems are due to lack of hydration. He points out that the lungs have postules that have a small amount of water in them that help us breathe. The brain takes first priority over water consumption and when the body is dehydrated, the brain will start pulling water from less essential areas. When the brain takes the water from the lungs, it will close up the lungs to reserve water. Try drinking half your body weight in ounces of water, ex: 150lbs = 75 ounces daily. Try it even for one week along with your medicine and see what difference it makes.
The kind of water can make a difference as well. The cluster size of water needs to be small enough to get into the cells and hydrate. Tap water and most bottled water do not do that. Try a bottled water from the health food store like Penta or Smart water. They are expensive. You can make you own for less though with a treatment system like the one we bought our son.
2007-03-18 16:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about Advair or Asthmanax..Think that's how u spell that one..
I've taken both..Their good..Advair has steroids in it..Not sure bout the other..
They helped me alot..
2007-03-15 14:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by Havin' a good day.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try going to a new dr. it is possible that there is something else going on to worsen your asthma and cause your current medications to not work. dont go just by what 1 dr is saying...you could possibly be risking your life. seek help elsewhere. as far as internation sources for medicing, sorry i cant help with that.
2007-03-15 14:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a different doctor for a second opinion and for the help you need. A doctor should listen to your needs, but your current doctor is not.
2007-03-15 14:06:11 · answer #9 · answered by Tara662 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you need is a new doctor. international sources is not the answer as sometimes they can do more harm than good.
2007-03-15 14:04:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anita G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋