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A 35-year-old woman with moderate persistent asthma uses low-dose inhaled budesonide and salbutamol as needed. She reports using salbutamol several times most days and waking with symptoms twice a week. Spirometry confirms variable airflow limitation. According to the Australian Asthma Handbook, what is the most appropriate step-up therapy?

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