Question

A 48-year-old with well-controlled asthma presents with an exacerbation requiring ED care. After discharge, which controller/reliever strategy best reduces future exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Switch to SMART with budesonide-formoterol for maintenance and relief

Answer

Increase SABA to scheduled dosing

Answer

Continue prior ICS/LABA and add daily theophylline

Answer

Add oral prednisone 10 mg daily for 2 weeks

Answer

Add cromolyn nebulization

Practice question

A 48-year-old with well-controlled asthma presents with an exacerbation requiring ED care. After discharge, which controller/reliever strategy best reduces future exacerbations?