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Compare Airduo vs. Advair

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  • Airduo (​​fluticasone / salmeterol)
    Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)
  • Airduo (​​fluticasone / salmeterol)
    Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)

  • Summary of Airduo vs. Advair

    Summary for ICS / LABA combo
    Prescription only

    Airduo is a combination inhaler. This medication contains fluticasone (an inhaled corticosteroid) and salmeterol (a long-acting beta agonist, or LABA). AirDuo (​​fluticasone / salmeterol) is used as maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 12 years and older. It's inhaled by mouth twice daily. Some of the more common side effects of AirDuo (​​fluticasone / salmeterol) include upper respiratory tract infections, sore throat, and headaches. This medication is available as brand name Airduo RespiClick, as well as the smart inhaler Airduo Digihaler.

    Summary for ICS / LABA combo
    Prescription only

    Advair is a combination inhaler that contains fluticasone (an inhaled corticosteroid) and salmeterol (a long-acting beta agonist, or LABA). Advair Diskus is used for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma in adults and children, where as Advair HFA is for asthma only. Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) is inhaled through the mouth, typically 1 to 2 puffs twice daily. Some common side effects of this medication include upper respiratory tract infection, sore throat, and headache.

  • Indications of Airduo vs. Advair

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children ages 12 years and older
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma
    •Maintenance treatment of COPD - Advair Diskus 250/50 only

  • Pros and Cons of Airduo vs. Advair

    Pros and Const for ICS / LABA combo
    Pros
    •Works well to lower the risk of asthma symptoms
    •Combines two medications into a single inhaler for convenience
    •Airduo Digihaler can be linked to a phone app that captures important information you can use to track treatment
    Cons
    •Not a rescue inhaler for treating sudden trouble breathing
    •Needs to be inhaled twice per day
    •Can't be used with a spacer
    •Not a good choice for people allergic to lactose
    Pros and Const for ICS / LABA combo
    Pros
    •Works well to lower the risk of asthma or COPD symptoms
    •Combines two medications into a single inhaler for convenience
    •Available as two different types of inhalers (Advair Diskus and Advair HFA)
    Cons
    •Can cause fungal infections (thrush) in your mouth and throat
    •Advair Diskus contains lactose, so it might not be safe for people with severe milk protein allergies
    •Doesn't replace your rescue inhaler

  • Common Side Effects of Airduo vs. Advair

    Common Side Effects for
    •Runny nose and sore throat (up to 9%)
    •Headache (up to 6%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Advair Diskus:

    •Upper respiratory infection (up to 27%)
    •Sore throat (up to 13%)
    •Headache (up to 13%)
    •Bronchitis (up to 8%)
    •Cough (up to 6%)
    •Nausea and vomiting (up to 6%)
    •Hoarseness (up to 5%)

    Advair HFA:

    •Upper respiratory infection (up to 24%)
    •Headache (up to 21%)
    •Throat irritation (up to 9%)
    •Muscle and bone pain (up to 7%)
    •Nausea and vomiting (up to 5%)

  • Warnings of Airduo vs. Advair

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Heart problems
    •Low potassium levels in the blood
    •Allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Heart problems
    •Low potassium levels in the blood
    •Allergic reactions

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