A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with chronic sinusitis and recurrent nasal polyps, complaining of persistent breathlessness. Investigations suggest a...

Question

A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with chronic sinusitis and recurrent nasal polyps, complaining of persistent breathlessness. Investigations suggest aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). What is the best next step to control his underlying asthma?

Accepted Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

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High-dose intranasal steroids only

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Continuous oral steroids

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Frequent short-acting beta-2 agonist

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Long-acting muscarinic antagonist

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with chronic sinusitis and recurrent nasal polyps, complaining of persistent breathlessness. Investigations suggest aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). What is the best next step to control his underlying asthma?