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Another Advair Warning

By , About.com GuideFebruary 23, 2010

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In February 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an additional warning about asthma medications containing long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), such as Advair and Symbicort. LABAs have been available in the United States since the mid-1990's as a controller therapy for the management of asthma. As a result of various studies showing a possible association of the use of LABAs and worsening asthma symptoms (including death from asthma), the FDA has recommended against the use of LABAs for the treatment of asthma unless absolutely necessary.

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February 24, 2010 at 11:14 am
(1) Rhiannon :

Hello i had a allergy shot and with in 24hours of it, i got a reaction in my lips and i itch in the face area, on my lips i have small red bump and it hurts real bad. I tried benadryl and that hasnt worked yet. i do have asthma. what do i do?

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