Key clinical recommendations	Label	References
Inhaled corticosteroids are more effective than cromolyn (Intal), nedocromil (Tilade), theophylline, and leukotriene modifiers for the long-term control of asthma.	B	2
Inhaled corticosteroids are recommended as first-line treatment in children with acute asthma.	A	2,8,9
The combination of a beta2 agonist and an inhaled corticosteroid is superior to the addition of a leukotriene modifier.	A	2,20–22
Adding an antibiotic to usual care is not recommended in patients with asthma.	C	2