Question

An 18-year-old student with a history of mild intermittent asthma presents with increased wheezing and breathlessness, especially during sports. He uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) inhaler as needed. According to guidelines, which is the next step for long-term control?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled low-dose corticosteroid

Answer

Regular short-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler alone

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

Oral corticosteroids

Practice question

An 18-year-old student with a history of mild intermittent asthma presents with increased wheezing and breathlessness, especially during sports. He uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) inhaler as needed. According to guidelines, which is the next step for long-term control?