Question

A 19-year-old with intermittent asthma symptoms uses a short-acting β2 agonist twice weekly. Which step therapy is recommended next if she starts needing the inhaler more frequently?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled low-dose corticosteroid

Answer

Oral corticosteroids

Answer

High-dose ICS + LABA

Answer

Long-acting antimuscarinic inhaler

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Practice question

A 19-year-old with intermittent asthma symptoms uses a short-acting β2 agonist twice weekly. Which step therapy is recommended next if she starts needing the inhaler more frequently?