Management of Occupational Asthma
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To allow the patient to adjust their therapy in response to changes in symptom control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most widely prescribed type of inhaler device for asthma treatment?

    <p>Metered-dose inhaler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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