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What should be checked for before stepping up treatment during ongoing asthma treatment?
What should be checked for before stepping up treatment during ongoing asthma treatment?
When should the response to initial controller treatment be reviewed?
When should the response to initial controller treatment be reviewed?
How long should asthma be well controlled before considering a step-down in treatment?
How long should asthma be well controlled before considering a step-down in treatment?
What should be considered during ongoing treatment before stepping up or down in asthma management?
What should be considered during ongoing treatment before stepping up or down in asthma management?
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How long does it take to assess the effectiveness of controlled or uncontrolled asthma treatment?
How long does it take to assess the effectiveness of controlled or uncontrolled asthma treatment?
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What is associated with better lung function according to the text?
What is associated with better lung function according to the text?
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What should be assessed before considering stepping up inhaler treatment in a patient with asthma?
What should be assessed before considering stepping up inhaler treatment in a patient with asthma?
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When should a patient consider stepping down asthma treatment according to the text?
When should a patient consider stepping down asthma treatment according to the text?
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What is recommended to find the lowest treatment that controls both symptoms and exacerbations in asthma management?
What is recommended to find the lowest treatment that controls both symptoms and exacerbations in asthma management?
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What is the purpose of providing a written asthma action plan to patients?
What is the purpose of providing a written asthma action plan to patients?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a consideration for choosing an appropriate time for step-down in asthma treatment?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a consideration for choosing an appropriate time for step-down in asthma treatment?
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What should be done before considering stepping down asthma treatment?
What should be done before considering stepping down asthma treatment?
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What is the recommended treatment in Track 1 STEP 3 for asthma patients?
What is the recommended treatment in Track 1 STEP 3 for asthma patients?
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In Track 2, what is the nature of the recommended treatment?
In Track 2, what is the nature of the recommended treatment?
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What should be considered before prescribing a regimen with a SABA reliever?
What should be considered before prescribing a regimen with a SABA reliever?
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What type of treatment is identified as an anti-inflammatory reliever in the guidelines?
What type of treatment is identified as an anti-inflammatory reliever in the guidelines?
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In what STEP would a patient be prescribed Medium dose maintenance ICS-formoterol according to Track 1?
In what STEP would a patient be prescribed Medium dose maintenance ICS-formoterol according to Track 1?
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What type of medication is suggested if the asthma patient's reliever is SABA in Track 1 STEP 5?
What type of medication is suggested if the asthma patient's reliever is SABA in Track 1 STEP 5?
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