Question

A 22-year-old college student with asthma uses low-dose ICS daily but still has exacerbations using SABA. According to NHLBI 2020, which step-up is preferred for adolescents/adults with moderate persistent asthma?

Accepted Answer

Single maintenance and reliever therapy with ICS-formoterol

Answer

Increase ICS dose and continue SABA PRN

Answer

Switch to ICS/LABA scheduled + SABA PRN

Answer

Add LAMA to current ICS

Answer

Oral steroids daily

Practice question

A 22-year-old college student with asthma uses low-dose ICS daily but still has exacerbations using SABA. According to NHLBI 2020, which step-up is preferred for adolescents/adults with moderate persistent asthma?