Inflammatory Asthma Phenotypes and Treatment Strategies

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What should be checked for before stepping up treatment during ongoing asthma treatment?

Correct asthma action plan

Proper diet and nutrition

Recent exercise routine

Incorrect inhaler technique (correct)

When should the response to initial controller treatment be reviewed?

After 1 month

After 24 hours

After 2-3 months (correct)

After 6 months

How long should asthma be well controlled before considering a step-down in treatment?

2 months

3 months (correct)

6 months

1 month

What should be considered during ongoing treatment before stepping up or down in asthma management?

Individual patient’s needs Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take to assess the effectiveness of controlled or uncontrolled asthma treatment?

2-3 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with better lung function according to the text?

Starting low-dose ICS early Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed before considering stepping up inhaler treatment in a patient with asthma?

Comorbid conditions Signup and view all the answers

When should a patient consider stepping down asthma treatment according to the text?

After good asthma control has been achieved and maintained for 3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to find the lowest treatment that controls both symptoms and exacerbations in asthma management?

Regular monitoring and close follow-up Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a written asthma action plan to patients?

To improve patient self-management Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a consideration for choosing an appropriate time for step-down in asthma treatment?

Allergic response Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before considering stepping down asthma treatment?

Document baseline status, provide a written asthma action plan, and monitor closely Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment in Track 1 STEP 3 for asthma patients?

Low dose maintenance ICS-formoterol Signup and view all the answers

In Track 2, what is the nature of the recommended treatment?

Maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) with ICS-formoterol Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered before prescribing a regimen with a SABA reliever?

The patient's likelihood to adhere to daily controller treatment Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment is identified as an anti-inflammatory reliever in the guidelines?

AIR-only Signup and view all the answers

In what STEP would a patient be prescribed Medium dose maintenance ICS-formoterol according to Track 1?

STEP 4 Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication is suggested if the asthma patient's reliever is SABA in Track 1 STEP 5?

Possible na high dose ICS-LABA Signup and view all the answers