Peg Kerr's Journal

If you're still having that much difficulty breathing while on the Advair the doctor did a lousy job of diagnosing you and determining what would ease your breathing problems. When I had to be rushed to the hospital last year because of bronchitis the ER doc prescribed the Advair, a fast-acting inhaler (now they come without the CFCs) and a one-week course of steroids, rather than antibiotics. You start off taking six per day, then five, then four, etc. They come in a step-down bubble pack with explicit directions on what time of day to take them. I suggest going back to your doctor and asking about some more effective anti-inflammatories if you STILL cannot go without coughing for any significant amount of time. That's just ridiculous.