That's my dose, but I'm not symptom free. GP said I could increase if need be, but that didn't help when all these problems started. My peak flow is not brilliant and lower than my best at the moment, but hopefully will improve. I went for nearly 20 years reasonably symptom free for most of the time. I have been able to start singing again, but have had had to add extra breathing opportunities as I run out of puff. No exam in the near future, so doesn't matter.
My son was telling me of a new treatment being trialled in the USA. He's training to be a paramedic there. Apparently, they heat up your lungs and then there is no need for medication for quite a long period of time. This treatment has enabled women normally in need of strong medication to be able to become pregnant, without risk to the foetus. It's not covered by medical insurance yet. One to watch?