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Step 4 Severe persistent asthma (FEV1 <60% predicted): Symptoms of asthma throughout the day; nocturnal awakenings nightly Preferred treatment: Medium-dose ICS plus LABA Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CAP) “rust-colored sputum” fever and cough think Streptococcus pneumoniae. The top two bacteria in CAP are: • S. pneumoniae • H. influenzae Case study: An older adult presents with sudden onset of a high fever (>100.4°F) with chills that is accompanied by a producti...