Question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose budesonide-formoterol 160/4.5 µg BID. According to the 2020 NAEPP update, what is the preferred reliever strategy to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Add ipratropium as needed

Answer

SABA (albuterol) as needed only

Answer

Add montelukast as needed

Answer

Use the same ICS-formoterol inhaler as needed (SMART)

Answer

Oral prednisone 20 mg for peak flows <60%

Practice question

A 28-year-old with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose budesonide-formoterol 160/4.5 µg BID. According to the 2020 NAEPP update, what is the preferred reliever strategy to reduce exacerbations?