A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is reco...

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A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Oral steroid daily

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Long-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler

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Theophylline

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High-dose ICS immediately

Asthma — UKMLA MCQ

A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is recommended?