A 28-year-old man with known asthma presents for review. He reports using his salbutamol inhaler 4-5 times per week and waking up once a week due to c...

Question

A 28-year-old man with known asthma presents for review. He reports using his salbutamol inhaler 4-5 times per week and waking up once a week due to cough. He currently only uses a SABA as required. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Add a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) inhaler

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

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Add a leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) tablet

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Refer to respiratory specialist clinic

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Reassure and continue current management

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Asthma Management

A 28-year-old man with known asthma presents for review. He reports using his salbutamol inhaler 4-5 times per week and waking up once a week due to cough. He currently only uses a SABA as required. What is the most appropriate next step in management?