A 34-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol on most days and has nocturnal symptoms weekly. According to UK guidance, what is the next step in long-term...

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A 34-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol on most days and has nocturnal symptoms weekly. According to UK guidance, what is the next step in long-term management?

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Add low-dose inhaled corticosteroid

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Start oral theophylline

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Add long-acting muscarinic antagonist

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Use SABA as required only

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Start maintenance oral prednisolone

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A 34-year-old with asthma uses salbutamol on most days and has nocturnal symptoms weekly. According to UK guidance, what is the next step in long-term management?