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. 2018 Jun 30;49(2):169–174. doi: 10.25100/cm.v49i2.3015

Table S1. Pharmacotherapy points according GINA steps. 2 times for week 1 point .

GINA step First Choice Second Choice Score
Step 1 No need continuous control therapy 0 point
low dose ICS <2 times for week.- SABA >2 times for week 1 point
Step 2 Low dose ICS LTRA. Low dose theophyline 2 points
Step 3 Low dose ICS/LABA Medium dose of ICS dose 3 points
High dose of ICS dose. - Low dose ICS/LABA +LTRA (or +theophylline) 4 points
Step 4 Medium dose of ICS 4 points
Step 5 Tiotropium*. - Omalizumab - Mepoluzumab 6 points
Add low dose OCS 7 points

LTRA: Leukotriene receptor antagonists. SABA: Short-acting beta2-agonist; ICS: inhaled corticosteroids; OCS: Oral corticosteroids; LABA: long-acting beta2-agonist; med: medium dose; OCS: oral corticosteroids

Low, medium, and high dose of the different ICS was defined according to GINA guideline. Tiotropium was only for children over 12 years.