Switching from Flutiform to Fostair

[Lillyjuniper]

I am switching from Flutiform 125 to Fostair 100/6 and I am wondering if anyone has done this and how much time should be left between stopping one inhaler and starting the other?

I have eosinophilic asthma and ABPA.

[peege]

Hi, I haven't been on Flutiform although I've been on Fostair 100/6 for some years (personally I find it fantastic). Most preventive inhalers take about 3 weeks to be fully effective - it's a bit annoying but that's how it goes. The leaflet might tell you.. P

[Lillyjuniper in reply to peege]

Thank you so much for your reply Peege, very kind of you!

[Poobah]

If I've read your question correctly, you can go from one inhaler to another without any delay. I went from Symbicort to Fostair and started Fostair as soon as I picked up the inhaler from the pharmacy. I recognised an improvement straight away, probably due to the long acting bronchodilator, but full effectiveness from the steroid element took several weeks. Fostair has finer particles and I found it a superior treatment to Symbicort. But bear in mind that we all have different experiences. Hope Fostair works well for you.

[Lillyjuniper in reply to Poobah]

Thank you Poobah for your advice, I have always enjoyed reading your posts (some in my darkest hours). Take care!

[janedivney]

I used to have Flutiform 250 but during an inpatient stay the hospital swapped me to Fostair 200/6, just a direct swap from one to the other. It was fine. I have severe but non-eos asthma & ABPA and am on biologics

[Lillyjuniper in reply to janedivney]

Thank you Jane! I’ve read your posts before with interest as I haven’t come across anyone else who has ABPA. My reason for transitioning is that if I were to need Itraconazole, there is a drug interaction with Flutiform so I’m preparing myself, should I need it! It’s also a good time for me to switch as I have a month before my seasonal allergies start in March with tree pollen! Other than that, like you I am very mindful of humidity and mould in the home! I have a couple of cheap humidity monitors in the house which are excellent. In the winter I don’t like the air temperature to drop below 18 degrees as this is important for breathing. I have no pot plants. My husband puts a rubbish sack in the shed daily so there is no buildup of decaying food. The windows inside are cleaned weekly or wiped down as necessary to keep any black mould at bay! A couple of months ago, I replaced the washing machine even though it was in good working order because I could sometimes smell the mould coming from inside, when I went into the kitchen ! As I’m sure you know it’s ongoing!! Take care.

[janedivney in reply to Lillyjuniper]

Ah, that’s interesting because it was during the same hospital stay that it was decided I needed to go on itraconazole permanently. I didn’t know about the interaction with Flutiform, so that makes sense now.

Ha, I too am obsessive about avoiding moulds now. It’s unavoidable, if it’s not leaf mould it’s plants, trees or black mould in the house! Since I discovered a few patches of that & got it treated, I’ve noticed a definite improvement in my breathing. And like you I keep the house warm & b****r the cost! Stay strong 🥰

[SuziElley]

I made the same swap some time ago. Straight from Flutiform to Fostair. No problems. All the best

[Lillyjuniper in reply to SuziElley]

Thank you Suzi. It’s reassuring to know that other people have also made this transition! Take care.

[Ern007]

Hi Lillyjuniper - I was switched over to Fostair a while ago and it's good for me. Nurse tried to get me on Trimbow, WHY - I am fine with Atrovent/Salmanol and Fostair. Silly changing what is doing good. I have NO side effects with Fostair.

[Lillyjuniper in reply to Ern007]

Thank you Ern! And I wish you well!