Step | Preferred controller medication | Alternative controller medication |
---|---|---|
1 | none | - |
2 | Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid | LTRA, cromolyn, theophylline |
3 | Medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid | Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid + LABA or LTRA or theophylline |
4 | Medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid + LABA | Low-dose inhaled corticosteroid + LTRA or theophylline |
5 | High-dose inhaled corticosteroid + LABA | - |
6 | High-dose inhaled corticosteroid + LABA + oral corticosteroid | - |