Asthma treatment Flashcards
1
Q
1st line
A
SABA
2
Q
2nd line
A
SABA + low dose ICS
3
Q
3rd line
A
SABA + low dose ICS + LTRA
4
Q
4th line
A
SABA + low dose ICS + LABA (continue LTRA if responsive, otherwise discontinue)
5
Q
5th line
A
SABA +/- LTRA, switch ICS/LABA for low dose ICS MART
6
Q
6th line
A
SABA +/- LTRA + medium dose ICS MART
7
Q
7th line (3 choices)
A
SABA +/- LTRA +
a) increase ICS to high dose
b) trial additional drug - long acting muscarinic receptor antagonist or theophylline)
c) seek advice
