Question

A 10-year-old boy presents with a persistent cough and daily episodes of breathlessness. He uses a salbutamol inhaler 4-5 times a day. Which step should be considered next according to the paediatric asthma management guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid (low dose)

Answer

Switch to long-acting beta-2 agonist only

Answer

Oral corticosteroids continuously

Answer

Stop salbutamol inhaler

Answer

Use leukotriene receptor antagonists alone

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy presents with a persistent cough and daily episodes of breathlessness. He uses a salbutamol inhaler 4-5 times a day. Which step should be considered next according to the paediatric asthma management guidelines?