Question

A 7-year-old boy with a history of atopy presents with recurrent episodes of cough and wheeze, particularly at night and with exercise. Spirometry demonstrates reversible airflow obstruction. According to CTS asthma guidance, which controller therapy is preferred for mild persistent asthma?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose daily inhaled corticosteroid.

Answer

Short-acting beta-agonist (salbutamol) as needed only, with no controller.

Answer

Daily oral leukotriene receptor antagonist as monotherapy instead of inhaled therapy.

Answer

Long-acting beta-agonist as monotherapy.

Answer

No pharmacologic treatment; use environmental control only.

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy with a history of atopy presents with recurrent episodes of cough and wheeze, particularly at night and with exercise. Spirometry demonstrates reversible airflow obstruction. According to CTS asthma guidance, which controller therapy is preferred for mild persistent asthma?