A 35-year-old with new-onset asthma symptoms uses albuterol daily. Spirometry confirms persistent asthma. Which step aligns with 2020 NAEPP updates fo...

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A 35-year-old with new-onset asthma symptoms uses albuterol daily. Spirometry confirms persistent asthma. Which step aligns with 2020 NAEPP updates for mild persistent disease?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol or daily low-dose ICS with SABA PRN

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SABA only as reliever without controller

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Initiate oral prednisone bursts monthly

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High-dose ICS/LABA immediately

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist monotherapy preferred

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A 35-year-old with new-onset asthma symptoms uses albuterol daily. Spirometry confirms persistent asthma. Which step aligns with 2020 NAEPP updates for mild persistent disease?