A 36-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA has allergic sensitization and elevated IgE. What non-bronchodilator add-on ...

Question

A 36-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA has allergic sensitization and elevated IgE. What non-bronchodilator add-on is appropriate per US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Omalizumab (anti-IgE) for allergic asthma

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Tiotropium only

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Chronic oral theophylline

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Daily systemic prednisone

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No biologic therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Severe Asthma

A 36-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA has allergic sensitization and elevated IgE. What non-bronchodilator add-on is appropriate per US guidance?