A Second Look at an Asthma Medication
Long-acting beta agonists, which can be risky if used alone, are getting renewed attention
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Advair
My doctor prescribed Advair to control my asthma which took a turn for the worse as I approached menopause. However, I never felt that it improved my breathing, although I took it for about 8 months. Over the course of the 8 months I began having chest pain that i attributed to my Mitral Valve Prolapse and hormonal changes. Finally I told my doctor the chest pain was pretty much becoming a daily occurance and she felt I needed to see a cardiologist. Before I made the appointment, I left my Advair inhaler in a hotel room, and went two days without it. In that short time my chest pain completely vanished! Its been a year now that I stoped taking Advair and I still have no chest pain, and my asthma has been under control. I go weeks without using my Proventil, and only stuggle when in contact with allergins. I am convinced that Advair was actually making me sicker and causing my chest pain.
