Are there any alternatives to Advair?

nitta · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 18

Hi, I have 6-year-old daughter, taking Advair inhaler twice daily. Still, I am very afraid of developing serious side effects like yeast infection. What are alternatives to it?

crockford · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 20

Hi, my child has reoccurring yeast infection in mouth due to taking steroids on regular basis for asthma treatment. The proper alternative is to use a steroid with smaller particles, like beclomethasone. Studies have demonstrated that using QVAR with a spacer device is almost completely taken away from mouth. If you practice rinsing of the mouth after applying medication will almost guarantee no steroid left in the mouth. So, there are no conditions for yeast to develop. Specially, for children it is not recommended to use steroids on regular basis.

Are there any alternatives to Advair?

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