Question

A 31-year-old with severe asthma has frequent symptoms despite medium-dose ICS/LABA. Per NAEPP Focused Updates, which add-on is appropriate for persistent uncontrolled asthma (age ≥12)?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)

Answer

Add theophylline

Answer

Chronic oral prednisone 10 mg/day

Answer

Stop LABA and use SABA only

Answer

Start macrolide long-term therapy

Practice question

A 31-year-old with severe asthma has frequent symptoms despite medium-dose ICS/LABA. Per NAEPP Focused Updates, which add-on is appropriate for persistent uncontrolled asthma (age ≥12)?