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Which is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
Which is the initial therapy recommended for a patient diagnosed with asthma?
- A combination ICS/LABA inhaler
- A low-dose inhaled glucocorticoid (ICS) (correct)
- A long-acting beta agonist (LABA)
- A high-dose inhaled glucocorticoid (ICS)
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler when adding a LABA to preventer therapy?
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler when adding a LABA to preventer therapy?
- To improve asthma control by using two medications together
- To allow for auto-titration of therapy in response to symptoms
- To prevent inadvertent administration of LABA monotherapy and risk of asthma death (correct)
- To provide a fast-acting LABA formoterol for maintenance and relief
What is one option to consider if asthma control remains poor despite initial add-on therapy?
What is one option to consider if asthma control remains poor despite initial add-on therapy?
- Discontinue the LABA and continue the ICS preventer alone
- Add a leukotriene antagonist or other add-on therapy (correct)
- Switch to a different type of LABA medication
- Increase the dose of the ICS preventer medication
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler as a 'maintenance and reliever' (MART) inhaler?
What is the purpose of using a combination ICS/LABA inhaler as a 'maintenance and reliever' (MART) inhaler?
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What is the most widely prescribed type of inhaler device for asthma treatment?
What is the most widely prescribed type of inhaler device for asthma treatment?
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