Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of chest tightness, wheeze, and nocturnal cough. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC 0.65 with significant reversibility after bronchodilator. According to CTS asthma guidelines, what is the preferred controller therapy for persistent asthma?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid plus as-needed short-acting beta agonist

Answer

Short-acting beta agonist as needed only

Answer

Oral corticosteroids daily

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist alone

Answer

No treatment as symptoms are mild

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of chest tightness, wheeze, and nocturnal cough. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC 0.65 with significant reversibility after bronchodilator. According to CTS asthma guidelines, what is the preferred controller therapy for persistent asthma?