Question

A 29-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol twice weekly and has nighttime symptoms twice per month. According to NAEPP 2020, which controller strategy is recommended at Step 2?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent ICS taken with SABA at the time of symptoms

Answer

Daily oral theophylline

Answer

Daily medium-dose ICS

Answer

Daily leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

Daily ICS/LABA maintenance

Practice question

A 29-year-old with mild persistent asthma uses albuterol twice weekly and has nighttime symptoms twice per month. According to NAEPP 2020, which controller strategy is recommended at Step 2?