Question

A 23-year-old with known asthma on low-dose inhaled corticosteroids complains of frequent daytime symptoms. According to stepwise management, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Add a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

Answer

Increase inhaled steroid to high dose

Answer

Add a leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Use oral theophylline

Answer

Add short course of oral steroids

Practice question

A 23-year-old with known asthma on low-dose inhaled corticosteroids complains of frequent daytime symptoms. According to stepwise management, what is the next step?