Question

A 22‑year‑old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol >2 days/week and has 2 nighttime awakenings/month. Which controller strategy is recommended by U.S. guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Daily low‑dose inhaled corticosteroid with SABA as reliever

Answer

Leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

As‑needed ICS‑formoterol only

Answer

Theophylline daily

Answer

Oral prednisone bursts for 5 days monthly

Practice question

A 22‑year‑old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol >2 days/week and has 2 nighttime awakenings/month. Which controller strategy is recommended by U.S. guidelines?