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Mild asthma — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 26-year-old woman with mild intermittent wheeze uses albuterol several times each week. She has nighttime cough twice monthly, normal oxygen saturation, and no prior hospitalizations. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: D — Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid strategy

Adults with recurrent asthma symptoms should receive an inhaled corticosteroid-containing approach rather than relying on short-acting beta agonist alone. This reduces exacerbation risk even when symptoms are not daily.

Reference: GINA Strategy Report, 2024