What does MART therapy stand for in asthma management?

• A. Maintenance And Reliever Therapy
• B. Multiple And Rapid Treatment
• C. Medicated And Rapid Therapy
• D. Maintenance And Reactive Therapy

Answer: (A)

Maintenance and Reliever Therapy is a strategy in asthma management that uses a single inhaler containing an inhaled corticosteroid and formoterol for both daily control and as-needed relief. The rapid-onset formoterol provides quick bronchodilation during symptoms, while the corticosteroid component reduces airway inflammation to prevent later symptoms and exacerbations. Using the same inhaler for maintenance and relief simplifies the regimen and has been shown to lower the risk of severe exacerbations compared with separate controller and rescue therapies. The other phrasing options don’t reflect this established approach.