new to board, introduction, meds question

[SnowOwl]

Hi, I've posted once already on someone else's thread - sorry if that was a faux pas. Thought I'd better introduce myself properly.

I'm 43, diagnosed with asthma last year though have had respiratory illnesses pretty much all my life - pneumonia, pleurisy, every head cold becomes stubborn bronchitis. Have been given, and swallowed, probably way too many antibiotics over time. Have never smoked cigarettes, get plenty of exercise, otherwise in good health.

Anyway, have a Combivent "rescue inhaler" which works well for acute attacks, discontinued Advair because of adverse side effects, so was on no maintenance program. Had an appointment today with the pulmonologist who gave me scripts and instructions for 1.) QVar 2.) Foradil as a new maintenance regimen.

Has anyone here had experience with these meds? Would appreciate any advice, personal stories. Thanks! Glad to have found this site.

[Machaon]

Originally Posted by SnowOwl

Had an appointment today with the pulmonologist who gave me scripts and instructions for 1.) QVar 2.) Foradil as a new maintenance regimen.

Has anyone here had experience with these meds? Would appreciate any advice, personal stories. Thanks! Glad to have found this site.

I am on Qvar 40mcg, twice per day. Seems to work as good as my Vanceril used to work. My only problem is knowing when it is empty, so each time I use a new one, I record the date that I need to replace it with a new one.

I also use Albuterol, once in a while as my rescue inhaler.

Good luck with your Asthma.

[SnowOwl]

Hi Beerzoids, thanks for replying. Comforting to know the QVar will be effective, and thanks for the tip on tracking usage. Appreciate it! Hope you're feeling ok during this season of muggy weather and allergies. SnowOwl