What are some other asthma meds I can try?
Author: I already take Advair 500/50, Singulair 10mg, albuterol inhaler as needed, and xopenex nebulizer as needed, and I still can't get past the yellow for peak flow! What are some other things that can help control asthma?
I'm affected by the asthma everyday. I can't sleep, and I can't exercise. I use my albuterol inhaler everyday.
I've been on oral steriods for three weeks, and the Advair is an inhaled steriod.
Asthma control is not measured by peak flow. Some people also have underlying lung disease which means their peak flow may never go pass a certain point.
Asthma control is measured by how your life is affected by it. By that I mean how often you need to use your salbutamol inhaler. If you are using it once a day or more then your control is not good enough and will benefit from increasing dose or frequency of your med or even put on long term steriod. But that's something your doctor will have to look into, and pros & cons weighed up.
Adrian (A&E doctor)