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Combination Asthma Drugs Better Than LABAs Alone

Advair and Symbicort are better for asthmatics than Serevent and Fordail alone, says an FDA Advisory Committee. Get the latest information on these asthma drugs and find out what to do if you are taking them.

Long-Acting Beta Agonists

Foradil Inhaler
Foradil (formoterol) is used to prevent/minimize breathing problems in persons 5 years and older with breathing difficulties.

Combination Inhalers

Advair Diskus Inhaler
Advair is a combination asthma inhaler containing salmeterol (a bronchodilator) and fluticasone (a corticosteroid) for long-term asthma control.

Our Asthma Doctors

Advair and Symbicort: “Benefits Outweigh Risk” says an FDA Advisory Committee
Committee: Combination asthma drugs are better for asthmatics than long-acting beta agonists alone.
Serevent and Foradil carry more risks, and benefits, than other asthma medications
Dr. Fred Little explains why the drugs aren't as bad as they seem.

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