Question

A 23-year-old man with asthma experiences daily symptoms and nocturnal awakenings about once a week. He uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) as needed, but his control remains poor. According to current guidance, what is the next step to improve control?

Accepted Answer

B. Add low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

Answer

A. Increase SABA dose

Answer

C. Add long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

Answer

D. Oral theophylline

Answer

E. Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

Practice question

A 23-year-old man with asthma experiences daily symptoms and nocturnal awakenings about once a week. He uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) as needed, but his control remains poor. According to current guidance, what is the next step to improve control?