Question

A 4-year-old child with recurrent wheeze has symptoms more than once per week and night-time waking once per fortnight. According to Australian paediatric asthma guidance, what is the most appropriate controller therapy?

Accepted Answer

Daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

As-needed SABA only

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

Daily oral prednisolone

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist monotherapy in all children

Practice question

A 4-year-old child with recurrent wheeze has symptoms more than once per week and night-time waking once per fortnight. According to Australian paediatric asthma guidance, what is the most appropriate controller therapy?