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What is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
What is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
- Theophyllines
- Low-dose inhaled glucocorticoid (correct)
- High-dose inhaled glucocorticoid
- Combination ICS/LABA inhaler
Which device is mentioned as the most widely prescribed for asthma inhalation?
Which device is mentioned as the most widely prescribed for asthma inhalation?
- Dry powder inhaler
- Metered-dose inhaler (correct)
- Nebulizer
- Spacer device
What should be added as initial add-on therapy if asthma remains poorly controlled?
What should be added as initial add-on therapy if asthma remains poorly controlled?
- Oral corticosteroid
- Short-acting beta agonist (SABA)
- Long-acting beta agonist (LABA) (correct)
- Leukotriene antagonist
Which characteristic defines asthma control as 'partly controlled'?
Which characteristic defines asthma control as 'partly controlled'?
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What can protect against exercise-induced asthma symptoms?
What can protect against exercise-induced asthma symptoms?
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