Question

A 22-year-old student with a history of atopic asthma presents with intermittent wheezing, worse at night. Spirometry shows a reversible obstructive pattern. What is the first-line regular preventer therapy?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Oral corticosteroids

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Long-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Practice question

A 22-year-old student with a history of atopic asthma presents with intermittent wheezing, worse at night. Spirometry shows a reversible obstructive pattern. What is the first-line regular preventer therapy?