Question

A 16-year-old with mild persistent asthma has symptoms >2 days/week and night awakenings twice a month. According to US focused updates, which controller strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid with SABA as needed

Answer

LABA monotherapy

Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist as sole therapy

Answer

Daily oral prednisone 5 mg

Answer

SABA-only therapy

Practice question

A 16-year-old with mild persistent asthma has symptoms >2 days/week and night awakenings twice a month. According to US focused updates, which controller strategy is appropriate?