A 48-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA has allergic phenotype and high IgE. Which add-on is appropriate?...

Question

A 48-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA has allergic phenotype and high IgE. Which add-on is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Biologic therapy targeting IgE or type 2 inflammation

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Chronic oral steroids as maintenance

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Stop ICS due to side effects

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Theophylline as first add-on

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Antibiotics chronically

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Severe Asthma