A 24-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days. No nocturnal symptoms. Spirometry is normal. What is the recommended fi...

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A 24-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days. No nocturnal symptoms. Spirometry is normal. What is the recommended first-line controller therapy?

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As-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

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Continue SABA alone

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Daily low-dose ICS

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Montelukast monotherapy

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Oral theophylline

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A 24-year-old with mild intermittent asthma uses salbutamol inhaler most days. No nocturnal symptoms. Spirometry is normal. What is the recommended first-line controller therapy?