A 7-year-old presents with nocturnal cough and wheeze 3 nights/week. Uses SABA inhaler most days. Best next step?...

Question

A 7-year-old presents with nocturnal cough and wheeze 3 nights/week. Uses SABA inhaler most days. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Start low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Start leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

Increase SABA dose

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Start LABA monotherapy

Answer

Start oral prednisolone course

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Childhood asthma step-up