Tips to Help You Breathe Easier
Some patients find that certain things may worsen their breathing. These may include smoke, dust, pollen, and chemical fumes. In addition to taking your medication as prescribed, you can take some steps to avoid the things that worsen your breathing.
- Air conditioning can help lower the humidity in your house, which helps many patients breathe better.
- Wash sheets and bedding in hot water.
- Don’t let other people smoke in your house, and don’t go to places where people are smoking.
- In cold weather, cover your nose and mouth. This helps warm the air before you breathe it in, making it easier to breathe.
- Make sure you get a flu shot every fall. And ask your healthcare provider whether you need a pneumonia vaccine.
Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50
ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is approved for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. You should only take 1 inhalation of ADVAIR twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits. People with COPD taking ADVAIR may have a higher chance of pneumonia. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems. ADVAIR may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. ADVAIR does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.