Question

A 23-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (age ≥12) has frequent exacerbations. Preferred controller/reliever strategy?

Accepted Answer

Single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) with ICS-formoterol

Answer

Daily high-dose ICS plus SABA PRN

Answer

Daily ICS-LABA with SABA PRN; avoid using formoterol as a reliever

Answer

LAMA monotherapy

Answer

SABA alone as needed

Practice question

A 23-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (age ≥12) has frequent exacerbations. Preferred controller/reliever strategy?