A 32-year-old with recurrent sinusitis and asthma exacerbations has suspected severe asthma. Which step-up therapy is supported by NHLBI updates?...

Question

A 32-year-old with recurrent sinusitis and asthma exacerbations has suspected severe asthma. Which step-up therapy is supported by NHLBI updates?

Accepted Answer

SMART with medium-dose ICS-formoterol before biologics

Answer

LABA-only addition

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Theophylline first-line

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Oral corticosteroids chronically

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Leukotriene monotherapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma (Step-up)