Question

An 8-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies has been diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. According to NICE guidelines, which is the first-line preventer therapy to add to a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid (low dose)

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (montelukast)

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

Answer

Oral corticosteroid

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Practice question

An 8-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies has been diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. According to NICE guidelines, which is the first-line preventer therapy to add to a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)?