Question

A 45-year-old known asthmatic presents with progressive shortness of breath not relieved by his usual inhalers. He has had recurrent hospital admissions. Which additional medication can be considered for severe persistent allergic asthma?

Accepted Answer

Omalizumab (anti-IgE)

Answer

Salmeterol

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

Ipratropium bromide

Answer

Acetylcysteine

Practice question

A 45-year-old known asthmatic presents with progressive shortness of breath not relieved by his usual inhalers. He has had recurrent hospital admissions. Which additional medication can be considered for severe persistent allergic asthma?