Worsening Shortness Of Breath in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 33yo Woman | Respiratory / Pulmonology | SMLE Q#16908
SMLE Question #16908
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Respiratory / Pulmonology
Objective: OBJ-123
Last updated: February 2026
A 33-year-old woman with asthma and chronic sinusitis presents with worsening shortness of breath and nocturnal cough that wakes her from sleep. She uses salbutamol MDI as needed and is not on any maintenance asthma therapy. Examination shows bilateral expiratory wheezes with no signs of pneumonia. Which medication should be added to improve long-term asthma control?
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