A 45-year-old with asthma exacerbation uses albuterol hourly at home without relief. In ED his SpO₂ 91%, speaks in phrases. Which controller adjustmen...

Question

A 45-year-old with asthma exacerbation uses albuterol hourly at home without relief. In ED his SpO₂ 91%, speaks in phrases. Which controller adjustment on discharge reduces exacerbations after steroids?

Accepted Answer

Add daily low-dose ICS or switch to SMART with ICS-formoterol

Answer

Add long-acting muscarinic antagonist instead of ICS

Answer

Start daily oral prednisone 10 mg

Answer

No controller needed

Answer

Start montelukast only

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A 45-year-old with asthma exacerbation uses albuterol hourly at home without relief. In ED his SpO₂ 91%, speaks in phrases. Which controller adjustment on discharge reduces exacerbations after steroids?