Question

A 38-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses ICS-formoterol as maintenance. He has increased symptoms despite adherence. Evidence-based next step?

Accepted Answer

Add LAMA (tiotropium) as add-on

Answer

Add montelukast only

Answer

Switch to SABA-only regimen

Answer

Stop ICS and use LABA alone

Answer

Increase oral corticosteroids chronically

Practice question

A 38-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses ICS-formoterol as maintenance. He has increased symptoms despite adherence. Evidence-based next step?