A respiratory therapist is evaluating a 25-year-old male wit…
A respiratory therapist is evaluating a 25-year-old male with asthma. The patient currently uses 2 puffs of albuterol at least four times a week. The patient complains of occasional limitations to normal activity, waking at least 1 night a week, and having two exacerbations requiring an ED visit within the last 6 months. According to NAEPP guidelines, which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?
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James is visiting your clinic for her annual check-up. Her medication list includes: Ventolin inhaler- prn, Salmeterol q 12 inhaler. She states that she is using her Ventolin inhaler frequently and experiences daily asthma symptoms. What would be the most appropriate recommendation?
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