seretide v fostair

[Truckerclark]

I’m currently using seretide 125 inhaler , I’m finding my breathing hasn’t been great over last 6 months of using it ,,,I used to have fostair which was good until I contracted covid ,,, I’m thinking of going back to fostair see if it helps ,I’d appreciate advice from anyone who’s had similar issues ,,,thanks

[ChrissieMons]

You'd have to talk to your GP. I was on Seretide which caused problems and did no good, but I'm fine on Fostair, but mine is only 1 example. If you get no satisfaction ask to see a consultant.

[Truckerclark in reply to ChrissieMons]

thanks I’ll be doing that today ,,,,

[watergazer]

I was changed to fostairnexthaler 100/6 after my seretide not helping a lot. The particles in fostair are smaller and go deeper into the lung according to the respiratory doctor I saw. I have been fine since taking fostair. I would say you need to speak with your consultant or doctor x

[Truckerclark in reply to watergazer]

thanks got app with asthma nurse next week

[Popplemoggy]

HI Truckerclark,

I used to be on Seretide and started on 125 of Seretide and when it wasn't as effective my Asthma nurse increased it to 250 Seretide. You can have up to 2 puffs twice a day but I initially found 1 puff twice a day did the job.

Hope this is helpful..Good

[Truckerclark in reply to Popplemoggy]

thanks I’m on 2 morning and nights , think it’s just not for me ,

[Lenathesinger]

Hi Truckerclark

In the end I didn't go on to Seretide. I'm now on an Invesco 80 ciclesonide inhaler. This contains only a low dose steroid, to reduce inflammation in the lung. It isn't one of the combined steroid/bronchodilator inhalers, which I couldn't tolerate. If you're having problems with a combined inhaler I would ask about a steroid-only inhaler.

Best wishes

[Truckerclark in reply to Lenathesinger]

thanks I’ll look at that ,,