Karin,

Thanks so much for your very helpful post.  I've bookmarked the Rx site.

I just got off the phone with my doctor.  He wants to see me in his office
tomorrow after work.  I'm going to insist that he take me off of the Advair.

Bonnie

In a message dated 1/7/04 6:31:12 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< 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. >>