A 49-year-old with persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS has two exacerbations this year. Which adjustment aligns with NHLBI focused updates?...

Question

A 49-year-old with persistent asthma on medium-dose ICS has two exacerbations this year. Which adjustment aligns with NHLBI focused updates?

Accepted Answer

Switch to SMART with ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever

Answer

Add LABA and use SABA as reliever only

Answer

Add LAMA only

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Increase to high-dose ICS and keep SABA

Answer

Oral steroids monthly

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Asthma