Hi, this is my first post to this forum, just discovered it today. I've been using a Combivent inhaler for about a year now. Was on Advair as well, but after 3 months discontinued that as it began causing more problems than it was helping, so have used only the Combivent inhaler.

Called the pulmonologist's office this morning to request a refill on the Combivent script. Have an appointment tomorrow, as was told by the NP that there are new meds available on the market to try for a maintenance program vs. only the rescue inhaler for acute attacks.

I have cough-variant asthma which has many triggers, and yes while the inhaler works well to stave off acute attacks, it is somewhat irritating to the throat.

Good luck to you. Will post tomorrow after my appointment on what new meds were offered. :)