Question

A 6-year-old boy with asthma controlled on low-dose ICS uses his salbutamol inhaler daily at school before sports but is otherwise symptom-free. According to CTS asthma guidance, what is the most appropriate adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Add a leukotriene receptor antagonist or ensure pre-exercise salbutamol and good inhaler technique

Answer

Increase ICS dose substantially

Answer

Stop ICS and use salbutamol only

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Start chronic oral steroids

Answer

Order chest CT

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy with asthma controlled on low-dose ICS uses his salbutamol inhaler daily at school before sports but is otherwise symptom-free. According to CTS asthma guidance, what is the most appropriate adjustment?