What is Advair made up of?

Advair is a combination medication that contains Fluticasone, which is a corticosteroid, and Salmeterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). Together, these components work synergistically to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. Fluticasone helps reduce inflammation in the airways, thereby preventing asthma attacks and improving overall respiratory function, while Salmeterol provides long-term bronchodilation, helping to keep the airways open.

The other options include components that are used to treat respiratory conditions but do not represent the formulation of Advair. For instance, Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator often used for quick relief, and Ipratropium Bromide is an anticholinergic medication, but neither is a component of Advair. Budesonide is another corticosteroid that is used in other combination inhalers but not in Advair. Methylprednisolone is a systemic corticosteroid used in more severe cases of inflammation but does not play a role in the specific combination that constitutes Advair.