One of the medical professionals involved in his care surely should have advocated for him, or at least seen that an alternative was tried if they couldn't get the Advair (I speak from experience in the field)
I had mentioned that I was surprised that he was not managed with Cheap prednisone pills.
There is little help in healthcare these days, One has to be a knowledgeable advcate. If it is not reportable, it is not necessary. It is not a physican’s problem that there is not access to medication. The nanny state is supposed to and usualy does provide.