Question

A 25-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses a SABA less than twice a week, with occasional nighttime symptoms. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Add an inhaled corticosteroid (low dose)

Answer

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

Answer

Begin oral theophylline

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Start oral corticosteroids

Answer

No change in management

Practice question

A 25-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses a SABA less than twice a week, with occasional nighttime symptoms. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?