asthma

Question 1

what is the maintenance regime for asthma in a 5-16 y/o

Answer 1

-> SABA
-> SABA + low dose ICS
-> SABA + ICS + LTRA (montelukast)
-> SABA + ICS + LABA
-> SABA + MART (ICS + LABA)
-> SABA + increase dose of steroid

Question 2

What is the maintenance regime for asthma in an <5 y/o

Answer 2

1. SABA
2. SABA + 8 wk trial of moderate dose ICS
   a. If no change = alt diagnosis
   b. Resolves but returns in <4 wks put on low dose ICS + SABA
   c. Resolves but returns in >4wks, restart trial
3. SABA + low dose ICS + LTRA
4. Stop LTRA and refer

Question 3

What is low dose ICS

Answer 3

<200 micrograms