Comments on: Advair, Muppets, and Poor Health Decisions

By: Shaylee

Shaylee — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:55:31 +0000

I spent 8 years unwell and trying to find out what was wrong, my hair was falling out, I was tired all the time, couldnt sleep, pneumonia 3 times a year, etc. The list goes on. I was diagnosed with asthma December 2008. My hair loss is LESS with treatment. (maybe lack of oxygen causes hair loss) 8 years, probably 10 plus doctors and specialists……..all because of asthma. I also lost 45 lbs and feel so much better.

By: Asthma Sufferer for 12+ years

Asthma Sufferer for 12+ years — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:40:30 +0000

Have you seen an ENT specialist? There are all sorts of medications that you could try. And FYI… one of Advair’s side effects is HAIR LOSS! Read the package insert. I was on Advair for a year, kept noticing hair loss… I went to my ENT specialist, who confirmed the hair loss. Now I am just waiting for my hair to regrow (it’s only been a month since I’ve been off).
Back to the uncontrolled asthma issue… have you been allergy tested? If they determine your allergies, you could go on allergy medication which can actually alleviate your asthma to some degree (I am on Singulair, which has worked wonders). I use it with a combination of Combivent, and have had much success. From one asthma sufferer to another, good luck.

By: Sarah C

Sarah C — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:29:10 +0000

Wonder if there is some link to hailoss & asthama?????????????

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:17:50 +0000

I really can relate to your asthama. Mine too was so severe last year, I couldn’t work or walk or do anything. My dr. perscribed Symbicort and it has really helped me alot. Now I’m on asthmacort, not as strong and doing o.k. I too have alot of hair loss and most often just wear a wiglet when I go out, it saves on getting ready frustration. All the best with your asthma 🙂

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:32:26 +0000

Hi, I’ve been sort of a silent member for a while now, I find I do get relief from reading others stories and always hoping that someone comes up with a miracle cure which gets posted first on your website :-). Anyhow, I know how all encompassing your hair and thoughts about what your hair is doing becomes and how it preoccupies your mind when you should be focusing on other much more important things. It’s hard and I hate it and I hate it for you and anyone else that has this to deal with it but sometimes we just have to step back and try to put some perspective around it and just mindfully focus on what’s really truly important in life. Your breathing comfortably I would say is definitely one of those “taking stock of what’s really important moments” – I wish you well and thank you for the website that sometimes makes me laugh and sometimes makes me cry.

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:29:46 +0000

How scary is an asthma attack, i so know what its like to not be able to take that next breath. So glad you have decided to treat your asthma. I take advair, it is a miracle inhaler. I have tried everything and this by far is the best. I have not had the kermit voice, although, i think my kids would find that really funny. 🙂
Wishing you luck with your meds.
Heres to breathing well!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:09:28 +0000

Hey I agree hair second health first. I started taking yasmin and it helpedmy hairloss but my legs look like roadmap.After 4months im getting varicose veins…ekkkhhhm no thanks, id rather have no hair. Good luck with your asthma treatment!x

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:08:59 +0000

I’m so glad you are going back on the Advair! Since Advair is a powder, who knows?! maybe it will be like “hair crack!” heehee.

Get better my love! We all love you dearly.