A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever (SMART). Which statement aligns with U.S. ...

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A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever (SMART). Which statement aligns with U.S. guidance?

Accepted Answer

SMART is recommended for Steps 3-4 to reduce exacerbations

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SMART is preferred only for intermittent asthma (Step 1)

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SABA-only therapy is recommended for Step 3

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Formoterol should be avoided as a reliever with ICS

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Oral steroids are required with every exacerbation

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever (SMART). Which statement aligns with U.S. guidance?