alternative to steroids?

[allmymarbles]

Because of serious side of effects of both Advair and an inhaled steroid that did not contain salmeterol, I now rely solely on a nebulizer and an antihistamine. I take supplements to reduce inflammation and thin mucus. I have moderate COPD and am doing fairly well, but would benefit from a longer-lasting medication. Any suggestions?


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[allmymarbles]

I can't use steroid inhalers. Side effects using Advair: adrenal fatigue, panic attacks, excess mucus (difficulty in expelling because of dryness), sinus headaches, coughing and choking. If I had stayed on this poison I would not have mde it through the coming winter.

I will look up Symbicort and Oxeze, neither of which I have ever taken. I tried Spiriva once for a few days, but found it drying. That may because I was also on Advair at the time,so may try again. Thank you for your suggestions.

[Victoireh]

Oh, what sort of side effects do you get from asthma inhalers? Personally I find that they don't bother me at all. I'm currently using Symbicort 400ug x 4puffs/day along with oxeze 12ug x 3puffs/day (long acting bronchodilator). They work well in controlling my asthma symptoms. The only symptom that doesn't go away is a chronic cough due to excess lung mucous. The long lasting bronchodilator should only be used together with a steroid inhaler. This is a website that will help identify other drugs you can use. Spiriva I have heard is good for COPD.

http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/copd-mpoc/treatment-traitement/medications-medicaments_e.php