Question

A 20-year-old with moderate persistent asthma is on budesonide-formoterol SMART. Which step therapy principle aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Use ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever

Answer

SABA-only as needed is preferred

Answer

Increase ICS dose alone during flares as preferred strategy

Answer

Reserve ICS/LABA for severe asthma only

Answer

Use oral steroids monthly to prevent exacerbations

Practice question

A 20-year-old with moderate persistent asthma is on budesonide-formoterol SMART. Which step therapy principle aligns with guidelines?