Is advair a steroid?

Is Advair an inhaled steroid?

Yes. Advair contains fluticasone, which is a corticosteroid (an inhaled steroid). [1]

What else is in Advair besides the steroid?

Advair also contains salmeterol, a long-acting bronchodilator (it relaxes airway muscles to help keep airways open). [1]

Why does Advair reduce symptoms if it includes a steroid?

The fluticasone component treats inflammation in the airways, which can help reduce asthma/COPD symptoms and flare-ups, while salmeterol helps with airflow between doses. [1]

Are all versions of Advair steroids?

Any Advair product that includes fluticasone is an inhaled steroid combination. The presence of fluticasone is the key point. [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/advair.html