Question

An 18-year-old with a history of mild intermittent asthma complains of wheezing once weekly. He occasionally uses his salbutamol inhaler. According to guidelines, which is the next best step in management?

Accepted Answer

Add a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Add a long-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Increase use of short-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

No change in therapy needed

Practice question

An 18-year-old with a history of mild intermittent asthma complains of wheezing once weekly. He occasionally uses his salbutamol inhaler. According to guidelines, which is the next best step in management?