Managing Chronic Asthma Without Breaking the Bank

If you have chronic asthma, you know that "suffocating" isn't just a physical feeling—it’s a financial one. I’ve seen parents standing at the pharmacy counter, staring at a $350 price tag for a single Advair or Breo inhaler. They have to decide between their child’s ability to breathe and their ability to pay rent.

It is one of the most predatory parts of our healthcare system. But you have more power than you realize.

The Inhaler Monopoly

Why are inhalers so expensive? It isn't the medicine inside; it’s the plastic delivery device. Drug companies constantly "re-patent" the inhaler mechanism to prevent cheaper generics from hitting the market. It is a calculated business strategy that leaves patients vulnerable.

Beyond the Rescue Inhaler

Many people rely too much on their Albuterol (rescue) inhaler because it’s the only one they can afford. But if you are using it more than twice a week, your asthma is "uncontrolled." You need a maintenance inhaler to prevent permanent lung scarring.

Using a rescue inhaler as a primary treatment is like using a bucket to empty a leaking boat instead of fixing the hole.

How Advocacy Bridges the Gap

The manufacturers of these $300 inhalers know that many people can't pay. They have programs specifically for chronic asthma patients. But they won't tell you about them at the doctor's office.

That’s where we step in. We handle the paperwork to get you enrolled in the programs that provide these advanced maintenance inhalers for a flat $40 a month. You deserve to breathe freely without checking your bank balance first.

Get your maintenance inhalers for $40/mo. See if you qualify.