Question

A 35-year-old asthmatic patient presents with worsening shortness of breath and peak flow variability. She uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist as needed. According to NICE, what is the next step in her long-term management?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled low-dose corticosteroid

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Add high-dose inhaled corticosteroid immediately

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Add a long-acting beta-2 agonist

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Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Begin long-term oral steroids

Practice question

A 35-year-old asthmatic patient presents with worsening shortness of breath and peak flow variability. She uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist as needed. According to NICE, what is the next step in her long-term management?