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Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Quiz
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What is the first choice of treatment for patients with any degree of persistent asthma?

  • Step Down therapy
  • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (correct)
  • Parenteral glucocorticoids
  • Oral glucocorticoids
  • What might be added to the treatment for severe persistent asthma?

  • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
  • Oral glucocorticoids (correct)
  • Parenteral glucocorticoids
  • Step Down therapy
  • Which treatment may reduce the need for oral glucocorticoids in patients with severe asthma?

  • Parenteral glucocorticoids
  • Step Down therapy
  • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (correct)
  • Oral glucocorticoids
  • What is the potential downside of oral or parenteral glucocorticoids?

    <p>They have a variety of potentially serious side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the NHLBI “Step Down” therapy?

    <p>A treatment considered for patients achieving 3 to 6 consecutive months of improved asthma control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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