Asthma Classification: Symptoms? Medications?

Question 1

Mild intermittent

Answer 1

• Frequency of <2x/week

- Treat with SABA (Albuterol) PRN

Question 2

Mild Persistent

Answer 2

-Frequency of >2x/week but NOT daily
+ >2 of those episodes occur at nighttime /per month

-Treat with
SABA (Albuterol) PRN
LOW-dose ICS (fluticasone)
+/- Leukotriene modifier (Montelukast)

Question 3

Moderate Persistent

Answer 3

-Frequency is daily

-Treat with
SABA (Albuterol) PRN
MED-dose ICS (fluticasone)
Leukotriene modifier (Montelukast)

Question 4

Severe Persistent

Answer 4

-Continual symptoms and frequent night time episodes

-Treat with
SABA (Albuterol) PRN
HIGH-dose ICS (fluticasone)
Leukotriene modifier (Montelukast)
\+/- oral corticosteroids (Prednisone)