A patient with asthma uses a rescue inhaler daily but denies using a controller inhaler. Which educational message is MOST important?
-
A
Rescue inhalers are sufficient if used consistently
-
B
Daily controller therapy reduces inflammation and should be used even when feeling well to prevent exacerbations
-
C
Increase the rescue inhaler dose instead of adding a controller
-
D
Stop the rescue inhaler as it may cause tolerance