Question

A 10-year-old child with known asthma presents with wheezing and increased work of breathing. He uses his salbutamol inhaler more than three times per week. According to NICE, what is the recommended step-up therapy?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) added to low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist alone

Answer

Oral steroids daily

Practice question

A 10-year-old child with known asthma presents with wheezing and increased work of breathing. He uses his salbutamol inhaler more than three times per week. According to NICE, what is the recommended step-up therapy?