MCQ – 89241

Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with chronic cough and exertional breathlessness for 2 months, especially in winters. O/E revealed bilateral wheeze and decreased air entry. These episodes happen once or twice per week, and rarely at nights ( less than twice in the last 3 months). Spirometry was done which was suggestive of asthma, how would you manage this child further:

A. Start him on short-acting beta-agonist (salbutamol) as when required

B.

Start him on long-acting beta-agonist (formoterol)+low dose inhaled steroid as when required

C.

Start him on long-acting beta-agonist (formoterol)+low dose inhaled steroid on a daily basis

D.

Start him on long-acting beta-agonist ( formoterol) +high dose inhaled steroid daily

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