Question

A 32-year-old with mild asthma has symptoms twice a month. He has been using albuterol as needed. Which reliever strategy is preferred to reduce severe exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

Answer

SABA alone as needed

Answer

Daily low-dose ICS plus SABA as needed

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist daily

Answer

SABA before exercise only

Practice question

A 32-year-old with mild asthma has symptoms twice a month. He has been using albuterol as needed. Which reliever strategy is preferred to reduce severe exacerbations?