5 Questions
Which is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
A low-dose inhaled glucocorticoid (ICS)
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler when adding a LABA to preventer therapy?
To prevent inadvertent administration of LABA monotherapy and risk of asthma death
What is one option to consider if asthma control remains poor despite initial add-on therapy?
Add a leukotriene antagonist or other add-on therapy
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler as a 'maintenance and reliever' (MART) inhaler?
To allow the patient to adjust their therapy in response to changes in symptom control
What is the most widely prescribed type of inhaler device for asthma treatment?
Metered-dose inhaler
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