470) An 11-year-old with a history of asthma and seasonal allergies is currently using albuterol to manage asthma symptoms. Recently his use of albuterol has increased from 1-2 days per week to 4 times per week for several weeks, though does not experience his symptoms daily. On physical examination, you find that his vital signs are within normal limits. Auscultation of his lungs reveals mild end expiratory wheezing. Given his persistent symptoms, what change should be made to his current treatment regimen?
A. Add salmeterol twice daily
B. Add montelukast 10mg daily
C. Add fluticasone daily
D. Add formoterol + budesonide twice daily
E. Add tiotropium
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