A 23-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol 3-4 times/week. Spirometry shows FEV1 85% predicted. Preferred step-up per US guidance?...

Question

A 23-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol 3-4 times/week. Spirometry shows FEV1 85% predicted. Preferred step-up per US guidance?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS taken with SABA

Answer

SABA-only as needed

Answer

Start oral prednisone bursts for flares

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LABA monotherapy

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist only

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