A 27-year-old woman with long-standing asthma is overusing SABA and has frequent exacerbations despite low-dose ICS. The best escalation?...

Question

A 27-year-old woman with long-standing asthma is overusing SABA and has frequent exacerbations despite low-dose ICS. The best escalation?

Accepted Answer

Switch to maintenance and reliever therapy (low-dose ICS-formoterol)

Answer

Switch to SABA-only regimen

Answer

Add LTRA without controller change

Answer

Add theophylline as first add-on

Answer

Use oral steroids monthly for prevention

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma Step-up