A 4-year-old boy presents with recurrent wheeze, eczema and a strong family history of atopy. He has had three episodes of wheezing requiring oral ste...

Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with recurrent wheeze, eczema and a strong family history of atopy. He has had three episodes of wheezing requiring oral steroids in the last year. According to Canadian asthma guidelines, what is the recommended controller therapy?

Accepted Answer

Daily low-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus as-needed salbutamol

Answer

As-needed salbutamol only

Answer

Daily oral prednisone

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist alone

Answer

No pharmacologic therapy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Paediatric persistent asthma

A 4-year-old boy presents with recurrent wheeze, eczema and a strong family history of atopy. He has had three episodes of wheezing requiring oral steroids in the last year. According to Canadian asthma guidelines, what is the recommended controller therapy?