Is there something comparable to advair for asthma but not?as expensive?

No: There are three products on the market which contain a long acting bronchodilator as well as an inhaled steroid, advair, symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and dulera. They all have discount coupons available. One could get a similar effect by taking two medications but none are available as generics. If one is using a nebulizer and has medicare similar medications could be prescribed that may be free.

No: Alternatives to advair include symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) or dulera. All of them are combination of two medications. Unfortunately these can be equally expensive if you are paying out of pocket. Some insurance companies may cover one but not the other. All three pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance program.