A 42-year-old with a history of atopic eczema now presenting with mild persistent breathlessness at night due to asthma. He is on a low-dose ICS and a...

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A 42-year-old with a history of atopic eczema now presenting with mild persistent breathlessness at night due to asthma. He is on a low-dose ICS and as-needed SABA. What is the recommended next add-on?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

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High-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Oral steroid

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Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)

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Oral theophylline

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 42-year-old with a history of atopic eczema now presenting with mild persistent breathlessness at night due to asthma. He is on a low-dose ICS and as-needed SABA. What is the recommended next add-on?