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Asthma and Allergy (Expert Forum)
Advair leaving system after 3 years
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This forum is for questions and support regarding: Allergies, Asthma, Chronic Cough, Sinusitis, and other Respiratory Disorders.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Feb 20, 2009 05:21PM
, Feb 20, 2009 05:21PM
Advair™ Diskus® (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) Inhalation Powder contains 2 medicines. The inhaled steroid Flovent® (fluticasone propionate) has a half life of around 5 hours, so it would be totally out of your system in a few days. The inhaled long-acting bronchodilator Serevent® (salmeterol) has a similar half life, so it would be totally out of your system after 5 days.
When steroid side effects occur, they may linger for weeks or even months after the medicine has been stopped.
When steroid side effects occur, they may linger for weeks or even months after the medicine has been stopped.
Member Comments (2)
by andreasandberg, Feb 21, 2009 03:48AM
To: National Jewish Health
Thank you so much!!! You answered my question. I have found a great alternative and am doing very well.
