Hi folks. New here. I've had mild asthma since I was a kid. A while ago, I was prescribed Qvar to help me get over a cough. Has anyone done any research about the 2? Do you they do the same thing?
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Mon, March 13, 2006 - 10:23 AMI don't know Qvar & am a newbie to my COPD of a couple of years (compared to lifetime strugglers though the hints were always there)
& Advair with Albutyrl pulled me out of black lung despair but it was not until my Dr gave me Spiriva that I realy felt like I took a turn upwards in my energy & capacity. I still use all 3 but the Albutyrl just for ER situations - environmental pollutant exposure like fragrances or exhaust, or Heart weakness ie dizzy, & Advair I use once in the pm though I'm supposed to do twice; I just can't figure out when to breathe inbetween all the puffing ;;}}
I am very happy with Spirivas effect though & less seeming side effects orally.
I also take 300mgs of flushiing Niacin every morning to open the Alveoli & Cappilaries & have been doing this for 10+ yrs after I contacted a virus in China that scarred the Lungs. It works for Asthmatics too but that is Not a medical claim by me in lie of yr Drs advice>>> no no never never>>>> -
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Mon, March 13, 2006 - 10:47 AM"300mgs of flushiing Niacin every morning to open the Alveoli & Cappilaries" sounds interesting. Maybe I'll give it a try. -
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Tue, March 14, 2006 - 9:37 AMI started out with 100mgs & built up to 300 mgs Lia. Sometimes the 'flush' can be unnerving til you feel in understanding control of it. I also use lots! of other supplements & will take my 1st set of a.m. ones + meds with the Niacin & coffee (not for beginners as the stomach can churl unlkess you have yoghurt or toast til the iron casting sets in >>>*O*) but I Never take my Niacin with my multi B as that would be over the top for me^^^^^^^
Interestingly I have noticed the amount of intensity in my bodys flush seems to correlate with 1, how I am feeling (bad = more flush, good = less flushing), 2, weather (barometer pressure), 3, alcohol indulgence the night before (gets that gunk right outta ya!).
Niacin also lowers the Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Plaque build up. My Dr is always amazed at my low BP & that is after 5 cups of coffee~ But I have low to start with; the coffeee brings it up ;}
In the p.m. at bedtime I take Multi Minerals. Magnesium helps muscle tissue especially to relax & water dispersment. I've never read into Minerals influence on breathing but I'm sure they are very important; could be interesting to look into................. -
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Tue, March 14, 2006 - 9:51 AMAy ya yi!!! What a lot to remember!
I have trouble enough remembering to take my vitimins/ suppliments, evening primrose oil and Co Q10 cause you have to take them with food.
Can I get a personal Assistant please!?!
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Mon, March 13, 2006 - 10:22 PMHi, Lia! I called my asthma doc's office today to double check on a couple of things for here. Alas, he was on vaction but the nurse said Advair contains both a corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) and aq bronodiuliator while Qvar is just a corticosteroid. -
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Mon, March 13, 2006 - 10:44 PMThanks Lee. Advair is 2 for 1 I guess.
I love the Tick! ANy Tick tribes 'round here?
SPOOOOON!!!!!
(ok, I'm a geek. Whaddya expect from a Jew with an asthma inhalor?) -
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Tue, March 14, 2006 - 7:45 PMFellow Jew with Inhalor - There sure is! (and it's where I stole my icon from): thetick.tribe.net/ -
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Re: Advair vs. Qvar
Wed, March 29, 2006 - 10:43 AMMy pulmonary doc wants me to use Serevent & Qvar seperately instead of Advair all at once.
That way, the Qvar (steroid) dose can be increased if necessary.
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