Question

A 28-year-old patient with known asthma complains of increased use of his salbutamol inhaler. He has daytime symptoms three times a week and night-time awakening once a week. According to BTS/SIGN asthma guidelines, which step-up therapy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose ICS

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

Answer

Regular short-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Low-dose ICS plus long-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Oral steroids

Practice question

A 28-year-old patient with known asthma complains of increased use of his salbutamol inhaler. He has daytime symptoms three times a week and night-time awakening once a week. According to BTS/SIGN asthma guidelines, which step-up therapy is most appropriate?