Advair hfa and Pleurisy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleurisy is reported as a side effect among people who take Advair hfa (fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Singulair, and have Heart rate increased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleurisy when taking Advair hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69,236 people who have side effects when taking Advair hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Advair hfa?

Advair hfa has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 69,790 Advair hfa users. Check the latest studies of Advair hfa.

What is Pleurisy?

Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleurae, which causes pain when breathing) is found to be associated with 812 drugs and 1,141 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleurisy.



On Jul, 11, 2026

69,236 people reported to have side effects when taking Advair hfa.
Among them, 69 people (0.1%) have Pleurisy.

Could Advair hfa cause Pleurisy?

Among these 69 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pleurisy when taking Advair hfa? *

  • female: 83.82 %
  • male: 16.18 %

What is the age of people who have Pleurisy when taking Advair hfa? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 2 %
  • 20-29: 4 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 10 %
  • 50-59: 50 %
  • 60+: 34 %

What are other drugs people take besides Advair hfa? *

  1. Singulair: 28 people, 40.58%
  2. Spiriva: 25 people, 36.23%
  3. Ventolin: 22 people, 31.88%
  4. Xolair: 15 people, 21.74%
  5. Imuran: 13 people, 18.84%
  6. Tarka: 13 people, 18.84%
  7. Calcium: 12 people, 17.39%
  8. Magnesium: 9 people, 13.04%
  9. Synthroid: 9 people, 13.04%
  10. Proair Hfa: 9 people, 13.04%

What are other side effects people have besides Pleurisy? *

  1. Pneumonia: 31 people, 44.93%
  2. Chest Pain: 22 people, 31.88%
  3. Diarrhea: 22 people, 31.88%
  4. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 21 people, 30.43%
  5. Cough: 20 people, 28.99%
  6. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 28.99%
  7. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 19 people, 27.54%
  8. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 19 people, 27.54%
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 18 people, 26.09%
  10. Heart Rate Increased: 18 people, 26.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 13 people, 18.84%
  2. Rhonchi (abnormal breath sounds): 13 people, 18.84%
  3. Inflammation: 13 people, 18.84%
  4. Heart Rate Increased: 13 people, 18.84%
  5. Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 7 people, 10.14%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 10.14%
  7. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 8.70%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 8.70%
  9. Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 4 people, 5.80%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 5.80%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluticasone propionate; salmeterol xinafoate (the active ingredients of Advair hfa) and Advair hfa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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