Question

A 28-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol 2-3 times per day. According to current US guidance, which controller/reliever strategy is preferred to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Daily montelukast with SABA as needed

Answer

Daily medium-dose ICS and SABA as needed

Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol used for both relief and control (SMART)

Answer

Daily theophylline and SABA as needed

Answer

SABA only

Practice question

A 28-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol 2-3 times per day. According to current US guidance, which controller/reliever strategy is preferred to reduce exacerbations?