A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is reco...

Question

A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Oral steroid daily

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist inhaler

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Theophylline

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High-dose ICS immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 9-year-old child has asthma with frequent exacerbations requiring a short-acting β2 agonist more than 3 times per week. Which add-on therapy is recommended?