A 28-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days and wakes at night weekly. Spirometry confirms variable airflow obstruction. What is the m...

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A 28-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days and wakes at night weekly. Spirometry confirms variable airflow obstruction. What is the most appropriate step in management?

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Add low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Continue SABA only

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Add montelukast only

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Start high-dose inhaled corticosteroid immediately

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Add theophylline

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Asthma control

A 28-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days and wakes at night weekly. Spirometry confirms variable airflow obstruction. What is the most appropriate step in management?