A systematic review with attempted network meta-analysis of asthma therapy recommended for five to eighteen year olds in GINA steps three and four

Table 1 GINA recommended treatment steps for 5 to 18 year olds

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3 (Select one)	Step 4 (Add one or more)
SABA	Low dose ICS	A. Medium-or high dose ICS	A. Medium-or high dose ICS + LABA
		B. Low dose ICS + LABA	B. LTRA
		C. Low dose ICS + LTRA	C. Theophylline
		D. Low dose ICS + Theophylline

SABA = rapidly acting ß₂-agonists; ICS = Inhaled Corticosteroids; LABA = Long–acting β₂-adrenoceptor agonists; LTRA = Leukotriene modifier.

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