@nancyra I forgot to mention, I have been allergy tested by an environmental medicine doctor who does specialize individual testing for each type of mold, pollen, etc, and they make a custom vial for you for allergy shots. I've been trained how to inject myself and I should be doing it. It really helps. If you have a bad dust allergy like I do, the hydrogen peroxide seems to work well, except that it eats leather, so don't spray leather furniture. There is now Pacagen spray (from Alpacas) being advertised for this and it is fairly expensive. I do have cats, and I'm allergic to them, and I use hydrogen peroxide for that, let it dry, and let the cats come back in the room. That works well. I also wipe them down with water on a damp rag. They get used to it. LOL

There are generic versions of corticosteroids like Arnuity (fluticasone furoate powder) - some with exactly the same ingredient, others with similar ones like budesonide and beclomethasone.

Recent research has shown that an inhaled corticosteroid, which lessens the inflammation that is part of asthma, is more effective in slowing the progression of the disease than a bronchodilator like albuterol used alone. And the steroid is more effective in calming the cough.

I agree that some research for an affordable solution is a good idea for you. Over the years I have switched from brand-name Symbicort (about $600/month, $145 with my insurance) to Breyna (about $300/month, $75 with my insurance) to generic (about $230, $5 with my insurance).
Finally, don't overlook the possibility of a program like GoodRx to help cut the cost of medication.

Got off of albuterol, no other breathing meds.
If not already doing so, try:
deep breathing exercises, fill your diaphragm first, then lungs
inhale aroma of thyme leaves several times a day, before attacks and after walks, etc.
drink 4-5 ounces of organic tart cherry juice at breakfast
Regards,
Sagan