Question

An adult with moderate persistent asthma has poor control on medium-dose ICS. Which change aligns with current US guidance to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Switch to maintenance-and-reliever therapy using ICS-formoterol (SMART)

Answer

Add tiotropium and keep SABA as sole reliever

Answer

Switch to leukotriene receptor antagonist monotherapy

Answer

Use SABA every 2-4 hours as needed without controller

Answer

Add theophylline

Practice question

An adult with moderate persistent asthma has poor control on medium-dose ICS. Which change aligns with current US guidance to reduce exacerbations?