I have asthma and HBP. I’m presently on ADVAIR, which is not carrying out much for my symptoms–and I think it’s in fact harming my bp. Any tips on what I can take? I’m arranging on going to the allergist soon, and want to go armed with info. Thanks.

Answer by paxie-old school
You ought to take ALL of these issues to your doctor . If you are going to different doctors you really should let ALL of them know your concerns!

Answer by venom_n_lace
Hmmm, not a fun mixture- that’s for certain!

Properly, 1st I would like to suggest a couple of points based upon what your question disclosed. I recognize that you are on Advair, and that you are also diagnosed with high blood pressure and that you are going to see an allergist.

My very first point of interest, is to point out that there are some instances where people are in fact diagnosed with getting asthmatic allergies. That is, that they do not seem to suffer the symptoms of asthma until they are exposed to the natural element or food product that they are allergic to. This is something that can be discussed with your allergist at the time of testing. It is critical that you ask the allergist to forward his/her outcomes to your existing primary care physician as nicely. This way your main doctor is in a position to see if you are in fact suffering from asthmatic allergies, or an actual definitive diagnosis of asthma, independant of the allergies. It is equally as important that your allergist has full access to your existing records and lists of all of your prescriptions from your primary doctor. This insures that everyone is on the same page, and that you are finding the finest therapy possible for your distinct ailments. It also permits the doctor’s to make any prescription alterations that may be required along the way.
The second point I would like to address is the fact that you said the Advair does not appear to be eleviating your present asthmatic symptoms, and that it appears to be hindering your HPB as well. I’d like to point out that an asthma attack will, naturally impact your cardio vascular and respitory systems. This, of course would naturally cause an enhance in your blood pressure even if you did not have a HBP condition. However, because you are much more at danger than ordinary asthma sufferers…it is extremely important that you monitor your blood pressure periodically throughout the day, taking readings before and after and asthma attack as properly. These outcomes must be noted for any abnormally or dangerously high episodes, and reported to your primary care physician right away.
You may possibly also want to consult your primary doctor for an additional “booster” to your Advair (also an inhaler) called Albuterol Sulfate.
Of course, whether or not you are prescribed the extra inhaler would be at your doctor’s discresion and in accordance with your medical history.
My final point to address would be to uncover out whether or not or not you are taking any prescription for your high blood pressure. If you are not presently getting treated for that with meds, you can bring your concerns to your main physician- who would greatest be able to advise you on the therapy. If you are presently becoming prescribed one thing for your HBP along with the Advair- it is really probably that your physician is conscious of the uses of each medicines in unicen. Nonetheless, you can usually double check for any achievable interactions, side affects etc by means of your local pharmacist just to be sure.
For extra information on the precautions and side affects of Advair, I would pay a visit to the internet site
on the web at www.advair.com. You might also look into allergy symptoms (for example, asthma attacks and increased blood pressure) on your world wide web search engines as properly.

Although it is advised to have each and every treating doctor ‘copy’ the other on your present diagnosis, treatment and prescription plans…please, keep in mind to ask for and sign the release form (so that the details can be shared) and…keep in mind that we all have to be really outspoken about our conditions. We are all our own medical advocates!!!!!

***Very Critical: Be wary of any medical expert that gives you a NEW diagnosis on the internet without having getting any knowledge of your complete medical history, or seeing you in person to provide the proper tests. Desktop diagnosis’ is not only a negative concept- it is unethical and against the oath they took at the commence of their practice. Usually review suggestions supplied with your doctor!!!!****

P.S. It is really accurate…people did not suffer from these conditions 100′s of years ago! They died from them. Stick with your Physician!
I hope this details assists. Be well!