Question

A 25-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses a short-acting β₂-agonist (SABA) inhaler as needed. She is using it more than 3 times a week. According to guidelines, what is the next step in her management?

Accepted Answer

Add a daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Add a long-acting β₂-agonist (LABA)

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Increase SABA dose

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Oral corticosteroids

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist monotherapy

Practice question

A 25-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses a short-acting β₂-agonist (SABA) inhaler as needed. She is using it more than 3 times a week. According to guidelines, what is the next step in her management?