SABA Overreliance
SABA-first prescribing habits remain deeply entrenched globally despite updated GINA guidance. SABA monotherapy remained entrenched despite recognition that it is outdated. Patient preference, clinician habit, and controller medication cos…
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SABA-first prescribing habits remain deeply entrenched globally despite updated GINA guidance. SABA monotherapy remained entrenched despite recognition that it is outdated. Patient preference, clinician habit, and controller medication cost all maintained SABA-first practice. Patients often preferred SABA for immediate symptom relief and resisted maintenance therapy until acute deterioration. Patients unable to afford combination inhalers often received only SABA by default.