I have been using Azmacort (Corticosteriod) for the treatment of ...

I have been using Azmacort (Corticosteriod) for the treatment of my Asthma for over 8 years with great success. With the new laws elimating the use of CFC propellents by the end of 2005, I decided to go to my Allergist to discuss possible alternatives. She immediately prescribed Advair telling me that it contained both a Corticosteriod and a long acting bronchodilator (Serevent). I started using the 250/50 Advair diskus and within a week was experiencing all of the symptoms describe by other users: Stomach Bloating Anxiety Constant throat clearing Hoarseness Sleeplessness/Night sweats Chest tightness Worsening Asthma I immediately went back to my Allergist the very next week and told her of the problems I was having. After a complete check-up, including a breathing test, I was told everything appeared normal and that there was no explanation for the problems I was experiencing. She reluctantly told me that I could go back to using the Azmacort, which I did, and all of the symptoms eventually disappeared within a couple of weeks. I have been researching Azmacort articles and found that KOS pharmaceutical has acquired a 10 yr agreement to produce Azmacort, along with testing of non CFC propellents. From my personal assumption, it appears that the Servent additive of Advair may have been the cause of my problems. Also I have been wondering whether the diskus (powder) was effective in reaching my lungs, or was it just hitting the back of my throat and being ingested into my stomach causing both the throat and stomach problems I experienced. One thing for sure, I will NEVER use Advair again.