Question

A 24-year-old with intermittent wheeze and symptoms <2 times/month asks for a reliever-only regimen. What is the preferred strategy per current global recommendations for adults?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

Answer

Short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) alone as needed

Answer

Daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus SABA as needed

Answer

Daily leukotriene receptor antagonist plus SABA as needed

Answer

Intermittent oral steroids when symptomatic

Practice question

A 24-year-old with intermittent wheeze and symptoms <2 times/month asks for a reliever-only regimen. What is the preferred strategy per current global recommendations for adults?