Where to start asthma 6-11

Question 1

Sx < 2 times a month

Answer 1

Step 1
ICS when SABA taken

Question 2

Sx > twice a month

Answer 2

Step 2
Low dose ICS QD + SABA PRN

Question 3

Sx most days and waking at least once a week

Answer 3

Step 3
-Low dose ICS-LABA
-Medium dose ICS + SABA PRN
-Very low dose Symbicort

Question 4

Sx most days and waking more than once a week + low lung function

Answer 4

Step 4
-medium dose ICS+ LABA and SABA PRN
-Low dose MART
-Refer