A 36-year-old woman presents to her GP with intermittent wheeze and cough, particularly at night, occurring twice per week. She uses salbutamol via in...

Question

A 36-year-old woman presents to her GP with intermittent wheeze and cough, particularly at night, occurring twice per week. She uses salbutamol via inhaler twice weekly with good relief. Spirometry shows reversible airflow obstruction. According to the Australian Asthma Handbook, what is the most appropriate step in management?

Accepted Answer

Commence regular low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Continue as-needed salbutamol only

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Commence high-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Add long-acting beta agonist without inhaled corticosteroid

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Start oral prednisolone 5 mg daily

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Mild persistent asthma