A 32-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS-LABA has frequent exacerbations. Best controller strategy per US guidance?...

Question

A 32-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS-LABA has frequent exacerbations. Best controller strategy per US guidance?

Accepted Answer

SMART therapy with ICS-formoterol as maintenance and reliever

Answer

Add theophylline

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SABA-only approach

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Oral corticosteroids daily

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma Controller Therapy