Question

A 9-year-old boy with known asthma has daytime symptoms twice per week and uses his salbutamol inhaler twice per week. He has no nocturnal symptoms and no limitations in activity. According to paediatric asthma guidelines, what is the most appropriate controller therapy?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid daily

Answer

No controller; salbutamol as needed

Answer

LABA monotherapy

Answer

Oral montelukast only

Answer

Oral prednisone 5 mg daily

Practice question

A 9-year-old boy with known asthma has daytime symptoms twice per week and uses his salbutamol inhaler twice per week. He has no nocturnal symptoms and no limitations in activity. According to paediatric asthma guidelines, what is the most appropriate controller therapy?