A 21 year old female with asthma since age 6. Presents to the clinic with Exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and year-round nasal

Question Answered step-by-step A 21 year old female with asthma since age 6. Presents to the clinicwith Exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and year-round nasal congestions. Patient denies daytime symptoms but admits to night time symptoms 2 x per month. Pt has to use albuterol pre-exercise only. She has moderate limitation on ability to exercise despite albuterol. No prior ER visits or hospitalizations?Based on the asthma guidelines, what is her asthma severity? -Mild intermittent asthma -Mild persistent asthma -Moderate persistent asthma -Severe persistent asthmaWhat would you prescribe? -Start a LABA -Start a low dose ICS -Start a high dose of ICS with LABA -Start a low dose of ICS with a LABA Health Science Science Nursing PATHO 530B Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)