Question

A 34-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol on most days and has nocturnal symptoms weekly. According to UK guidance, what is the next step in long-term management?

Accepted Answer

Add low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Start oral theophylline

Answer

Add long-acting muscarinic antagonist

Answer

Use SABA as required only

Answer

Start maintenance oral prednisolone

Practice question

A 34-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol on most days and has nocturnal symptoms weekly. According to UK guidance, what is the next step in long-term management?