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Asthma MART counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsAsthma MART counsellingGPhC CRA

A 32-year-old woman is changed to budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy. She usually carries a blue salbutamol inhaler and asks which inhaler to use for sudden wheeze. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: BUse the budesonide/formoterol inhaler as both maintenance and reliever as directed

In maintenance and reliever therapy, the ICS/formoterol inhaler is used for regular maintenance and symptom relief within the prescribed maximum dose. This approach is specific to suitable ICS/formoterol products and should be clearly explained to avoid duplicate reliever use. The patient should know when to seek help if reliever use rises.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF