A 22-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (age ≥4 years) on low-dose ICS has poor control. Which regimen is recommended to reduce exacerbations an...

Question

A 22-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (age ≥4 years) on low-dose ICS has poor control. Which regimen is recommended to reduce exacerbations and simplify therapy?

Accepted Answer

Use single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) with ICS-formoterol

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SABA PRN plus higher-dose ICS

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Add LAMA as sole controller

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Daily oral corticosteroids

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Montelukast only

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A 22-year-old with moderate persistent asthma (age ≥4 years) on low-dose ICS has poor control. Which regimen is recommended to reduce exacerbations and simplify therapy?