Is advair a steriod?

Is Advair a steroid?

No. Advair is not a steroid (it does not contain prednisone or similar oral steroids).

What is in Advair then?

Advair is an inhaler used for asthma and COPD. It combines:
- Fluticasone (an inhaled corticosteroid, a type of steroid medication)
- Salmeterol (a long-acting bronchodilator)

So, Advair contains an inhaled steroid (fluticasone), but it is not the same as a systemic/oral steroid. The inhaled steroid works in the lungs with much less whole-body exposure than pills.

What does that mean for side effects?

Because fluticasone is inhaled, common steroid-related effects are usually local, such as hoarseness or oral thrush. Patients are often advised to rinse the mouth after using the inhaler to reduce these risks.

If you tell me the exact Advair product name (for example, Advair Diskus vs. Advair HFA, and the strength), I can confirm the specific ingredients and whether that version includes an inhaled steroid.