Question

A 19-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (daily symptoms) has been using medium-dose ICS plus SABA. According to U.S. focused updates, which controller-reliever regimen is recommended to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Add LAMA and continue SABA PRN

Answer

Continue SABA PRN with ICS only

Answer

Switch to as-needed SABA + oral theophylline

Answer

Use single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) with ICS-formoterol

Answer

Add chronic oral prednisone 5 mg daily

Practice question

A 19-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (daily symptoms) has been using medium-dose ICS plus SABA. According to U.S. focused updates, which controller-reliever regimen is recommended to reduce exacerbations?