--- [log in to unmask] wrote:
> I
> also read in the archives that asthma diskus inhalers have lactose in them.
> I use Advair (a diskus inhaler) and am wondering if it is making my asthma
> *worse*.  To the asthmatics on the list -- what type of medication(s) are you
> on?
>  I think I need to talk to my doctor about stopping the Advair.  I also use
> Albuterol, but I don't think that contains milk protein.

Advair contains not only lactose, but milk proteins as well.  Several of the
dry powder inhalers, as opposed to the aerosol inhalers, contain milk proteins.
 Advair could very well be a problem.

I am currently only using Proventil, which is an albuterol inhaler.  I also
have Pulmicort and Intal on hand.  All three of these are safe.  If you have
questions about your medications, go to www.rxlist.com and check them out.
It's been an invaluable resource.

Karin McDonough

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