A patient diagnosed with asthma calls the provider to report having a peak flow measure of 75%, shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough, and tells the provider that the symptoms have not improved significantly after a dose of albuterol. The patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid medication twice daily. What will the provider recommend?
A) Administering two more doses of albuterol
B) Coming to the clinic for evaluation
C) Going to the emergency department (ED)
D) Taking an oral corticosteroid

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The Answer is A

A Patient Diagnosed with Asthma Calls the Provider to Report