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A 14-year-old boy with asthma presents with wheeze and shortness of breath. He uses a Salbutamol inhaler as required and has had daytime symptoms 3 times per week and night-time symptoms twice per month. Peak flow is 70% of predicted. According to current asthma guidance, what is the most appropriate next step in treatment?

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