Question

A 19-year-old university student with a history of asthma uses a salbutamol inhaler as needed. She reports daytime symptoms three times per week and night-time symptoms twice per month. According to CTS asthma guidelines, how would you classify her control and what is the appropriate step?

Accepted Answer

Partly controlled; step up controller therapy such as adding a daily inhaled corticosteroid

Answer

Well controlled; no change required

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Uncontrolled; start oral prednisone chronically

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Severe asthma; refer immediately for biologic therapy

Answer

Well controlled; use salbutamol before exercise only

Practice question

A 19-year-old university student with a history of asthma uses a salbutamol inhaler as needed. She reports daytime symptoms three times per week and night-time symptoms twice per month. According to CTS asthma guidelines, how would you classify her control and what is the appropriate step?