ACQ score | Treatment adjustment | |
Level 1 | >1.5 | ↑ 1 step |
Level 2 | 0.75–1.5 | No change |
Level 3 | <0.75 | ↓ 1 step |
Treatment | ||
Step 1 | Terbutalin as required | |
Step 2 | Budesonide 200 µg twice daily | |
Step 3 | Budesonide 400 µg twice daily | |
Step 4 | Budesonide 400 µg and formoterol 9 µg twice daily | |
Step 5 | Budesonide 800 µg and formoterol 18 µg twice daily |