Taking the CFCs out of your MDI: Inhaler Questions

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Excellent article on the topic of upcoming changes to inhalers. I was wondering, is there a non-CFC formula for GlaxoWellcome Flovent® and Boehringer Ingelheim Combivent® inhalers? I know Flovent® is made by the same people who make Serevent®; however, my doctor tells me Flovent® is much more powerful than Serevent®. With my extremely bad acute asthma problems he specifically wants me to be on Flovent®. Years ago before my asthma got as bad as it is, I do believe I was on Serevent®. I am also curious to know, does the Albuterol Sulfate, USP Inhalation Solution for nebulizers contain the dangerous CFCs or is this strictly for the airesol inhalers only? One problem I have had over the years when I get my Albuterol refilled, I always have to specify the solution for the nebulizer. If I do not, quite frequently I get the Albuterol inhalers instead. Has anybody else had this problem?

Will Medicare and Medicaid cover the new non-CFCs MDIs? I hope so. I am very concerned about protecting the ozone layer. I unfortunately live in the Houston metropolitan area -- the petrochemical capitol of the world. I am interested in doing all that I can to protect the ozone layer.

I need to be going now. See you later; take care, and God Bless.

-- posted by phillipkeen