Asthma Guidelines

Question 1

1st line over 12 years

Answer 1

Low dose inhaled ICS/formoterol combination inhaler (reliever)

Question 2

First line in kids 5-11

Answer 2

Twice daily paeds low dose ICS + short acting beta 2 agonists as needed

Question 3

2nd line 5 to 11

Answer 3

Decision about MART or not (look at notes )

Question 4

Children <5 first line

Answer 4

8 to 12 week trial of Twice daily paeds low dose ICS + short acting beta 2 agonists as needed