Advair HFA I have been using Advair on and off for a while now. I notice that it does more harm than good and I am going to discontinue using it. I have been suffering respiratory infections, tingling and numbness in my hands and feet, aching bones and muscles, horse throat and other various flu-like symptoms. I also notice loss of appetite and that my mood becomes agitated. It is unfortunate that there are no really good drugs for asthmatics on the market that do not have adverse effects.