Question

A 24-year-old with asthma uses albuterol daily and wakes nightly twice weekly. Peak flows vary 25% from baseline. Best classification and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Moderate persistent asthma; initiate low‑ to medium‑dose ICS‑formoterol SMART or ICS/LABA

Answer

Intermittent asthma; SABA‑only

Answer

Mild intermittent; no controller

Answer

Severe persistent; oral steroids chronically

Answer

Mild persistent; antihistamines only

Practice question

A 24-year-old with asthma uses albuterol daily and wakes nightly twice weekly. Peak flows vary 25% from baseline. Best classification and treatment?