For the first time, we have clear-cut evidence which suggests using a drug like Serevent alone is not a good idea. Although it may ease the symptoms of breathlessness and wheezing, it does not alleviate the underlying inflammation that exacerbates the disease. It is inhaled steroids that are often prescribed in conjunction with a drug like Serevent that reduce the inflammation. A doctor may prescribe Serevent alone if a person has a milder case of asthma. It is very important to note here that there are very different degrees of the disease.
Some people constantly have trouble breathing.
For other people, only certain things set them off, such as playing a sport or being around a pet. It depends how often you use it. If you take it perhaps once a week, you're probably okay. But if you are having constant asthma attacks you're going to want to take the steroids. Bottom-line, call your doctor.