I used inhaled steroids when I felt it was necessary (to ward off wheezing that might come with head colds), but generally avoided them because I sang a lot
and they always made me hoarse. In my memory, I never had
bronchitis until this past year.
I'm currently taking Singulair, Symbicort 160 2/day, Flonase, Zyrtec, and thyroid medicine, as well as albuterol before exercising (although I don't think it makes any difference at all).