A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on low-dose ICS has two exacerbations this year despite adherence. Preferred controller per focused upda...

Question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on low-dose ICS has two exacerbations this year despite adherence. Preferred controller per focused updates?

Accepted Answer

Switch to SMART: budesonide-formoterol as maintenance and reliever

Answer

Increase to high-dose ICS with SABA PRN

Answer

Add tiotropium only

Answer

Use SABA PRN only

Answer

Add theophylline

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma (SMART therapy)

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on low-dose ICS has two exacerbations this year despite adherence. Preferred controller per focused updates?