Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Breo Ellipta. It helps control asthma and COPD so you have fewer flare ups. 

Breo Ellipta contains two medicines. One medicine reduces swelling in the lungs, and the other keeps your airways open. It is important to know Breo Ellipta is not a 'rescue inhaler'. It cannot treat sudden breathing problems. 

Breo Ellipta is inhaled through the mouth and into the lungs one time each day. You should use it exactly as your doctor tells you to. After each dose, swish water in your mouth and then spit it out. This helps prevent getting an infection in your mouth called 'thrush'. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a headache, coughing, hoarseness or a sore throat. These are normal if they are mild, and should go away. Other side effects include getting an infection, like the 'flu'. You could also get an infection in your airways, like an upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis or pneumonia. Always tell your doctor if you think you have an infection. If these or other effects become reasons you want to stop using this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.  

As with any medicine, rare but serious effects could occur. With Breo Ellipta, these include an allergic reaction, weak bones, and problems with the eyes or adrenal glands. It could also cause a rapid heart rate, tremors or feeling nervous. To help keep this medicine safe for you, be sure to read the Medication Guide for full information.

For best results with Breo Ellipta, you should track your symptoms. Remember to always call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse, or if you need your rescue inhaler more often than normal.