A 25-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite low-dose ICS/LABA seeks better control. NAEPP recommends which reliever strategy to reduce exac...

Question

A 25-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite low-dose ICS/LABA seeks better control. NAEPP recommends which reliever strategy to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose ICS-formoterol as reliever (SMART)

Answer

SABA as needed only

Answer

Ipratropium as sole reliever

Answer

Oral corticosteroid bursts monthly

Answer

Theophylline as needed

"asthma" MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 25-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite low-dose ICS/LABA seeks better control. NAEPP recommends which reliever strategy to reduce exacerbations?