Question

A 30-year-old man is using a salbutamol inhaler more than three times weekly for his mild asthma. According to stepwise management, what is the next medication to add?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid (low dose)

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist alone

Practice question

A 30-year-old man is using a salbutamol inhaler more than three times weekly for his mild asthma. According to stepwise management, what is the next medication to add?