A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma has poor control on low-dose ICS. Which controller strategy is recommended to reduce exacerbations?...

Question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma has poor control on low-dose ICS. Which controller strategy is recommended to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Use ICS-formoterol as both daily maintenance and as-needed reliever (SMART).

Answer

Increase to high-dose ICS and continue SABA as needed.

Answer

Add montelukast and continue SABA as needed.

Answer

Switch to scheduled LABA alone.

Answer

Use as-needed SABA only with no controller.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma (SMART Therapy)