Where to start 12+ asthma

Question 1

Sx <2 a month

Answer 1

Step 1
PRN symbicort (low dose) 1 puff BID

Question 2

Sx >2 a month

Answer 2

Step 2
PRN symbicort (low dose) 1 puff BID

Question 3

Sx most days and waking up at night at least once a week

Answer 3

Step 3
low dose symbicort QD and reliever (max 12 puffs a day)

Question 4

daily Sx, waking up often and low lung function

Answer 4

Step 4
Medium dose symbicort and reliever

Starting at this level
Could need oral prednisone to control initial Sx