Question

A 35-year-old with persistent asthma has daily symptoms and night awakenings weekly despite low-dose ICS. Best step-up therapy per US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Switch to low-dose ICS/LABA as maintenance and reliever (SMART)

Answer

Increase SABA use as needed

Answer

Add leukotriene receptor antagonist only

Answer

Start chronic oral prednisone

Answer

Switch to theophylline

Practice question

A 35-year-old with persistent asthma has daily symptoms and night awakenings weekly despite low-dose ICS. Best step-up therapy per US guidance?