Question

A 36-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on low-dose ICS/LABA (salmeterol) has frequent exacerbations. According to NAEPP 2020, what is the preferred step-up reliever/controller strategy for adults?

Accepted Answer

Increase SABA use as needed

Answer

Add LAMA and continue SABA reliever

Answer

Switch to SMART with ICS-formoterol as maintenance and reliever

Answer

Switch to leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

Add theophylline

Practice question

A 36-year-old with moderate persistent asthma on low-dose ICS/LABA (salmeterol) has frequent exacerbations. According to NAEPP 2020, what is the preferred step-up reliever/controller strategy for adults?