Question

A 61-year-old with persistent asthma uses budesonide-formoterol as maintenance. He has frequent exacerbations. According to NAEPP 2020, which reliever strategy is recommended for eligible adults?

Accepted Answer

Increasing ICS dose only; keep SABA reliever

Answer

SABA-only reliever

Answer

ICS-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever (SMART)

Answer

LABA-only reliever

Answer

Oral steroids monthly for prevention

Practice question

A 61-year-old with persistent asthma uses budesonide-formoterol as maintenance. He has frequent exacerbations. According to NAEPP 2020, which reliever strategy is recommended for eligible adults?