Question

A 23-year-old college student with sudden wheezing uses albuterol frequently (>2 days/week). Per 2020 focused updates, which step-up therapy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Add a daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Increase SABA frequency only

Answer

Start a long-acting muscarinic antagonist alone

Answer

Use oral prednisone bursts as controller

Answer

Initiate theophylline

Practice question

A 23-year-old college student with sudden wheezing uses albuterol frequently (>2 days/week). Per 2020 focused updates, which step-up therapy is appropriate?