Question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses budesonide-formoterol. Despite good adherence, she has 2 exacerbations this year. Which controller/reliever strategy is preferred at Step 3-4?

Accepted Answer

Use single inhaler ICS-formoterol for both maintenance and reliever (SMART)

Answer

Increase ICS dose and continue SABA as reliever

Answer

Add LAMA and continue ICS/LABA and SABA

Answer

Switch to montelukast monotherapy

Answer

Continue ICS/LABA daily and use SABA only

Practice question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses budesonide-formoterol. Despite good adherence, she has 2 exacerbations this year. Which controller/reliever strategy is preferred at Step 3-4?