Question

A 34-year-old patient with persistent asthma uses albuterol most days and wakes nightly twice per week. Which controller strategy is preferred to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol (SMART) used for both control and relief

Answer

SABA only, as needed

Answer

Daily leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

Daily LABA alone

Answer

Oral prednisone 10 mg daily

Practice question

A 34-year-old patient with persistent asthma uses albuterol most days and wakes nightly twice per week. Which controller strategy is preferred to reduce exacerbations?