Advair HFA and better solution

At almost 33, I have only known I had asthma for 1 week. My primary care doctor gave me Advair 250/50 and Albuterol. First of all it does not seem to get rid of the problem. Second what an idiot the doctor is - I won't let them weigh me at the office due to life long eating issues and they give me a freaking medicine which makes everyone gain weight! I have gained 3 pounds in a week and I am not eating anything. I want to throw it out the window, but then I just had an attack and could not breathe. This is torture, and there must be a better solution. I have an appointment with a specialist next week, so hopefully I will find one.