5 Questions
What is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
Low-dose inhaled glucocorticoid
Which device is mentioned as the most widely prescribed for asthma inhalation?
Metered-dose inhaler
What should be added as initial add-on therapy if asthma remains poorly controlled?
Long-acting beta agonist (LABA)
Which characteristic defines asthma control as 'partly controlled'?
>twice/week limitations of activities
What can protect against exercise-induced asthma symptoms?
Warm-up exercise or treatment with a β2-adrenoceptor agonist
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