I just talked about stopping Advair with my doc Wednesday. I have mild asthma along with mild bronchiectasis, but a couple of severe pollen allergies. I cough rather than wheeze and it seemed like a miracle drug when I started it because the nagging cough was GONE in 24-36 hours. I was a mess at that time with under treated allergies and a lot of secretions. Nasal sprays were also changed.
I just had Covid and had to be off the Advair during Paxlovid. I didn’t start coughing. I am also on a steroid nasal spray and steroid sinus rinse. Like you, I’d love to decrease the steroids, but have to keep post nasal drip under control (possible cause of my bronchiectasis). Since I didn’t start coughing, I asked about stopping Advair over winter. Doc said Advair needs to be taken regularly, but Symbicort can be used (regularly not a day or two) during flare ups and ordered that. I noticed he ordered 12 refills, so I think he expects me to need it pretty regularly and I’ll certainly take it to keep cough under control.
One thing to keep in mind is that keeping asthma under control is easier than regaining it. Also, systemic steroids (pills or IV’s) are much riskier than the inhalers and topical ones. Good luck!