Question

A 41-year-old with suspected asthma exacerbation uses albuterol frequently. Which reliever strategy reduces severe exacerbations per GINA?

Accepted Answer

As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

Answer

As-needed ipratropium alone

Answer

Oral steroids as needed

Answer

Daily ICS with SABA-only reliever preferred

Answer

No controller; SABA-only

Practice question

A 41-year-old with suspected asthma exacerbation uses albuterol frequently. Which reliever strategy reduces severe exacerbations per GINA?