Question

A 1-year-old is brought with recurrent wheezing episodes and eczema. Suspecting atopic asthma, according to NICE/CKS, which is the first-line preventer medication for persistent symptoms in children of this age?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler

Answer

Oral theophylline

Practice question

A 1-year-old is brought with recurrent wheezing episodes and eczema. Suspecting atopic asthma, according to NICE/CKS, which is the first-line preventer medication for persistent symptoms in children of this age?