Question

A 36-year-old woman with poorly controlled asthma is started on a combination ICS/LABA inhaler. What step should also be discussed to improve outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Asthma action plan and inhaler technique check

Answer

Avoid influenza vaccination

Answer

Stop ICS once symptoms improve

Answer

Add theophylline routinely

Answer

Use SABA before every ICS dose

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman with poorly controlled asthma is started on a combination ICS/LABA inhaler. What step should also be discussed to improve outcomes?