An adult with moderate persistent asthma has two exacerbations on medium-dose ICS/LABA with SABA as needed. Which adjustment best aligns with current ...

Question

An adult with moderate persistent asthma has two exacerbations on medium-dose ICS/LABA with SABA as needed. Which adjustment best aligns with current recommendations to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Use single maintenance and reliever therapy with ICS-formoterol for both maintenance and relief

Answer

Add montelukast and continue SABA as needed

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Switch to high-dose ICS/LABA and continue SABA as needed

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Add tiotropium and continue SABA as needed

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Use oral prednisone bursts at home when symptoms worsen

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma

An adult with moderate persistent asthma has two exacerbations on medium-dose ICS/LABA with SABA as needed. Which adjustment best aligns with current recommendations to reduce exacerbations?