I continue to have hoarseness with using either Advair or symbicort. I do use a spacer and I do rinse my mouth and even gargle with water also drink water after my treatment. What else can I do, or it there another med out there that does not cause hoarseness. I am on 2 puffs 2 times per day. I am controlled.
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Q: hoarseness with Advair, or Symbicort using spacer
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3/26/10 1:17pm
That's a good question. It sounds like you're doing everything right, just have some bum luck. If Advair is what is needed to control you're asthma you'd hate to quit taking it. Perhaps you can discuss this with your physician, he might have a solution for you to deal with this side effect. There are other meds you can try, such as Singulair, although there's no guarantee they will control your asthma as well as Advair or Symbicort. I wish I had a better answer for you.
4/ 1/10 9:16pm
12/27/10 7:32pm
My pulmanary specialist gave me a sample of Alvesco because I was hoarse on Advair. I haven't had a chance to really try it out since I just went to the doctor.
I have read the side effects on line, however, and it does mention hoarseness as a possible side effect from Alvesco as well! I'm with you, I don't know what the correct product would be. Hoping to sing again!
12/29/10 11:54am
Maybe we don't need to use these maintenance inhalers constantly? Alvesco continued my hoarseness as well. I am off everything except Singulair (10 mg) and rescue inhaler when needed, and my voice is returning! It may not be the right advice for you, but it is working for me. If I come down with a chest cold it will probably mean a return to Avesco (which might be better than Advair regarding hoarseness). I just never want to trust Advair again.
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