A 32-year-old asthmatic presents with daily wheeze and frequent nighttime symptoms despite using a short-acting beta-2 agonist; which treatment step s...

Question

A 32-year-old asthmatic presents with daily wheeze and frequent nighttime symptoms despite using a short-acting beta-2 agonist; which treatment step should be considered next according to NICE

Accepted Answer

Inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Oral corticosteroids

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist monotherapy

Answer

High-dose oral theophylline

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 32-year-old asthmatic presents with daily wheeze and frequent nighttime symptoms despite using a short-acting beta-2 agonist; which treatment step should be considered next according to NICE