A 24-year-old patient reports seasonal allergic rhinitis alongside episodes of shortness of breath at night, relieved by a salbutamol inhaler. What is...

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A 24-year-old patient reports seasonal allergic rhinitis alongside episodes of shortness of breath at night, relieved by a salbutamol inhaler. What is the most appropriate next step in management for possible asthma?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility testing

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Trial of inhaled corticosteroids

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Peak flow diary

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Prescribe leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Immediate specialist referral

MCQ (SBA): Respiratory medicine

A 24-year-old patient reports seasonal allergic rhinitis alongside episodes of shortness of breath at night, relieved by a salbutamol inhaler. What is the most appropriate next step in management for possible asthma?