Question

A 28-year-old with mild intermittent asthma returns with frequent SABA use. According to NHLBI focused updates, which controller strategy reduces exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol (SMART for appropriate severity)

Answer

SABA-only treatment

Answer

Oral corticosteroids monthly bursts

Answer

Theophylline as first-line controller

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist as sole rescue

Practice question

A 28-year-old with mild intermittent asthma returns with frequent SABA use. According to NHLBI focused updates, which controller strategy reduces exacerbations?