A 24-year-old with severe allergic asthma exacerbation asks about controller strategy to reduce exacerbations. Best approach?...

Question

A 24-year-old with severe allergic asthma exacerbation asks about controller strategy to reduce exacerbations. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Single maintenance and reliever therapy (low-dose ICS-formoterol)

Answer

SABA only as needed

Answer

Oral corticosteroids daily

Answer

Theophylline

Answer

Montelukast monotherapy first-line

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Asthma Exacerbation Prevention