Question 1

i have 2 questions, is the strength of asmanex 110 comparable to flovent 110. is flovent diskus small enough to get into the small airways. vs hfa?

Accepted Answer

No and Yes: Though asmanex and flovent are both steroids (cortisone) they do differ in strength. . This does not necessarily make one better than the other. Both agents are designed to get into the lungs to reduce inflammation. Remember, this type of "controller" must be used regularly- not like your "rescue inhaler" which is used only when you are having an attack.

Question 2

advair and flovent - what's the difference between the two discs?

Accepted Answer

Flovent is in advair: Advair contains fluticasone, a steroid, and salmeterol, a long acting bronchodialtor.  Flovent contains just fluticasone.  Advair is generally reserved for people with more difficult to treat asthma.

Question 3

what is the difference between flovent hfa and flovent diskus?

Accepted Answer

Both are steroid : Inhalers used as maintenance and prevention of acute attacks of asthma.

Hfa is a pump used by people who have good coordination of the squeezing and inhaling process while the diskus doesn't require this. Medicine inhaled in the latter only requires the operator to suck in the powder without squeezing it.

Good luck!

Question 4

what is the difference between nasacort (triamcinolone) and flovent in terms of their use?

Accepted Answer

None: Nasacort is now otc at about $12, triamcinolone. Flonase is a brand which is expensive but can be obtained as generic fluticasone on prescription. I saw the generic listed wholesale at $13.They are about equivalent as cortisones which are very effective for stuffy nose due to allergy.

Question 5

what is the difference between flovent and ventolin 90 mcg inhaler?

Accepted Answer

2 mechanisms: flovent is a steroid and slow to act and ventolin is quick acting bronchial dilator and is also used as rescue inhaler

Question 6

is flovent safe to use with autisitc children.?

Accepted Answer

As safe as for nl: The safety of the med doesn't change for the condition. The ease at which it is given may be an issue.

Question 7

side effects of flovent?

Accepted Answer

Flovent: Rarely aggrevates the asthma, otherwise local irritation plus hoarsness, yeast infections, nasal congestion and discharge, headache.

Question 8

what's better advair or flovent?

Accepted Answer

Different medication: While both medications are used daily to control asthma, one is not better than the other. In general in asthma management the goal is to use the least amount of medication necessary to control asthma symptoms. Advair is considered to be a stronger medication as it has two compounds an inhaled corticosteroid (ics)plus a long acting beta agonist. Flovent is only an ics.

Question 9

will flovent keep your airways open longer?

Accepted Answer

: Flovent, a steroid inhaler, used to prevent the recurrence of asthma attack rather than abolish the attack such as Albuterol so it makes you think this inhaler keeps airway open longer.

Question 10

please describe the medication: flovent hfa?

Accepted Answer

Asthma Medication: Flovent (fluticasone) is a corticosteroid used to prevent bronchial asthma attacks.

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I have 2 questions, is the strength of asmanex 110 comparable to flovent 110. is flovent diskus small enough to get into the small airways. vs hfa?

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Advair and flovent - what's the difference between the two discs?

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What is the difference between flovent hfa and flovent diskus?

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What is the difference between nasacort (triamcinolone) and flovent in terms of their use?

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What is the difference between flovent and ventolin 90 mcg inhaler?

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Is flovent safe to use with autisitc children.?

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Side effects of flovent?

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