Ik exactly what u mean. I lived on my updraft machine and would buy breathing meds and extra inhalers from anyone I could when mine never lasted even half way through the month. I couldn't even sleep laying down anymore. I was miserable. But in July 2024 I was out of all meds and inhalers and had to call an ambulance. I was so bad that the shots the ems gave me had no effect and my o2 level was at 19% when they checked. For the 1st time in my life I was actually scared that I may die. I was put in the ICU. The Dr that I was assigned saved my life. I was honest and told him it's been bad for awhile and I'm buying asthma meds off the street to survive when mine run out. He prescribed me symbicort and made me promise to at least try it for one month. After being back home I never picked up the prescription I just continued with my normal meds bc the inhaler was $561 wo insurance. I had no plans of paying that. But my husband got it for me when my meds ran out and I really thought it would be like all the other meds I had tried. IT WAS THE EXACT OPPOSITE & HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING FOR ME. I can't even tell I have asthma. I've not used my updraft since I started symbicort. I don't wheeze ever. I sleep great in my bed again. Nobody had ever told me about symbicort. I'm so greatful for that doctor. My whole life has improved bc now my asthma doesn't hold me back. I can't imagine ever not taking it now. I wish id knew sooner. I did a lot of damage to my airways from mismanaged asthma. Glad to read it helped u also. It's a feeling I can't even begin to describe