A patient with stable asthma is prescribed a combination of Budesonide and Formoterol. What is the pharmacological category of Budesonide?
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Correct answer: Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that suppresses airway inflammation. It is paired with the LABA formoterol so that the combination treats both the bronchoconstriction and the inflammatory component of asthma.
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