Question

An adult with moderate persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS has 2 exacerbations requiring oral steroids this year. Which step-up is guideline-supported?

Accepted Answer

Use single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) with ICS-formoterol

Answer

Add LAMA and continue SABA as reliever

Answer

Increase ICS dose and continue SABA PRN

Answer

Switch to daily leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Add theophylline

Practice question

An adult with moderate persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS has 2 exacerbations requiring oral steroids this year. Which step-up is guideline-supported?