My asthma is mild and I barely use my Albuterol. But, yes! I noticed the change when they switched to the new type of inhaler. I barely can get the stuff out. Since I usually only use one inhaler a year, I deal with it.
My asthma got better when 1) I moved away from AZ 2) My stress levels went down, and 3) better allergy control and exercising outside.
I try to be conservative when riding in the cold, by keeping my mouth closed and warming up for a *long* time. But x country skiing doesn't seem to trigger it.
Since I stopped teaching, I also get much less of the "bronchitis---asthma---really sick" thing. This year I had one sinus infection. I did have to go on antibiotics, but it didn't go into my chest. I go to the doctor right away when I feel it starting, because it can go either way.
I used Advair for a very short time. I am glad I stopped, since I now have osteoporosis (which is getting better from medication). I am sure some of the steroid treatment I had for asthma contributed to my already genetically weakened bones! So, I have a good reason to keep my asthma under control. I don't want to have to use any steroids.