Question

A 22-year-old with moderate persistent asthma has 2 exacerbations in the past year despite low-dose ICS. Best controller/reliever strategy now?

Accepted Answer

Implement SMART with budesonide-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever

Answer

Increase SABA frequency and continue same ICS dose

Answer

Add tiotropium and continue SABA reliever

Answer

Switch to montelukast monotherapy

Answer

Use as-needed SABA only

Practice question

A 22-year-old with moderate persistent asthma has 2 exacerbations in the past year despite low-dose ICS. Best controller/reliever strategy now?