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Asthma treatment steps and associated controller therapy.
| Treatment Step | Medication |
|---|---|
| 0 | Albuterol MDI as needed |
| 1 | Montelukast 5mg daily for ages 6–11, 10mg daily for ages ≥12 years |
| 2 | Fluticasone DPI 100 mcg bid |
| 3 | Fluticasone DPI 200mcg bid |
| 4 | Fluticasone/salmeterol diskus 250mcg/50mcg bid |
| 5 | Fluticasone/salmeterol diskus 500mcg/50mcg bid |
| 6 | Fluticasone/salmeterol diskus 500mcg/50mcg plus montelukast one daily dosed by age |
