A 52-year-old with well-controlled asthma on low-dose ICS uses SABA 2 times/week. Best step-up per NAEPP?...

Question

A 52-year-old with well-controlled asthma on low-dose ICS uses SABA >2 times/week. Best step-up per NAEPP?

Accepted Answer

Add as-needed ICS-formoterol in a SMART approach or increase ICS dose

Answer

Switch to SABA-only regimen

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Add LAMA

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Start chronic oral steroids

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Add theophylline

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma Step-up