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Bailey 4 Large
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 4336 Location: Lake San Marcos... north of Connie, northwest of the Best.
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Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject: Word of caution |
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I had a little lung issue (pneumonia) for the past few weeks. I finally was put on the right course and things are much better. But... I was referred to a Chest Medicine doctor for some further exams. The doc suggested that my bronchioles needed a boost for more air intake. I thought I was doing just fine. They gave me a 25 shot sample of Advair. I gave it a try for a few days. I didn't feel any different, but I did notice my voice was channeling Andy Divine.
When you use this stuff it says to rinse your mouth out with water... and I was. But it seems the Avair also did a job on my vocal cords. I stopped using the Advair about 2-3 days ago. I'm just now getting almost normal.
I wasn't sure if others on the board are using Advair or had the same experience as I did. _________________ "Bailey"
a.k.a. Jim Sutton
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Deirdre Czarina Emeritus
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13016 Location: East Jesus, Maine
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Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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I used Advair for a full circuit a few years ago and didn't notice any deleterious effect. Of course, my voice is already a bit higher than yours, I'll wager.
Mucinex, on the other hand, gives me laryngitis EVERY TIME.
Within 3 days of regular use. _________________ DBCooperVO.com |
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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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One of the popular sleep medications... Ambien or Lunesta... has the potential to cause swelling of the throat and/or tongue which, of course, can be fatal. You want to sleep? Take one of these, and you may never wake up.
Drugs.com is a great resource. Administered by the people who publish the Physicians Desk Reference, the website tells everything about prescription drugs, including side effects. A few years ago, while taking a prescription drug, I logged in to drugs.com, typed in the name of the drug I was prescribed, and read that one of its POSSIBLE side effects was that I might develop cardiac problems. And, for a different drug: "It is not known exactly how {drug name} works." Well, I thought, perhaps I can use these drugs to spackle holes in the wall, because I will certainly not be ingesting them any longer.
I think what has gone wrong is that today the focus is on MEDICINE... and not health care. _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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Bailey 4 Large
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 4336 Location: Lake San Marcos... north of Connie, northwest of the Best.
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Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Mike... thanks for the heads-up on Drugs.com.
I went there and looked up Advair...
Quote: | Side effects may include:
Bronchitis, cough, diarrhea, difficulty speaking, fungal infection of the mouth, gastrointestinal discomfort and pain, headaches, hoarseness, muscle pain, nausea, sinus problems, sore throat, upper respiratory infection or inflammation, vomiting.
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I should have checked here sooner. The literature in the box never mentioned difficulty speaking or hoarseness.
Maybe Deirdre has cords of steel. _________________ "Bailey"
a.k.a. Jim Sutton
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Lee Gordon A Zillion
Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 6848 Location: West Hartford, CT
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Word of caution |
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Bailey wrote: | but I did notice my voice was channeling Andy Divine. |
Twang your magic twanger, Froggy.
_________________ Lee Gordon, O.A.V.
Voice President of the United States
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Patricia Shanks Contributor III
Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 96 Location: Mission Viejo, CA
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 12:51 am Post subject: |
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For some people, this drug is helpful and is no problem. Other people have the same problem that you've been having. The consensus among my singing colleagues and doctors with whom I've talked is that it isn't a good idea for voice professionals to use it long-term. _________________ Patricia Shanks
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KaseyKruz Club 300
Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 4:20 am Post subject: |
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My dad has emphysema and has recently started using colloidal silver. He says he has never felt better since he was diagnosed. He had been using Advair but wasn't happy with the results. _________________ Does life start at 40? |
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ccpetersen With a Side of Awesome
Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 3708 Location: In Coherent
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Wow, my doc gave me Advair for a nasty case of bronchitis one year and it was awful. Everytime I huffed the stuff my heart would pound and I'd be light-headed for a while. Stopped using it as soon as I could. _________________ Charter Member: Threadjackers Local 420 |
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Simon Fellows Contributor III
Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 94 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Everytime I huffed the stuff my heart would pound and I'd be light-headed for a while. |
Some people will pay a lot of money for that kind of experience. .gif" alt="W00T" border="0" /> How much does this stuff cost? _________________ Simon Fellows
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bobbinbeamo M&M
Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 2468 Location: Wherever I happen to be
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 9:06 am Post subject: |
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Oh Lee, you made me laff
Sorry to hear of your maladies, Bailey. Hope you're feeling better.
I've made a concerted effort to be drug-free. All I take now are vitamins and generic claritin for ongoing sinus issues.
A great thing to use instead of Mucinex is Alkalol- which dissolves mucus. _________________ Bobbin Beam
www.bobbinbeam.com
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