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A 24-year-old woman with persistent asthma, which is well controlled on low-dose fluticasone and albuterol as needed, became pregnant 2 months ago and asks for advice about asthma therapy during her pregnancy. Before she started fluticasone therapy, she had frequent asthma symptoms and occasional exacerbations requiring emergency department treatment. Since she became pregnant, her asthma has remained under good control. The physical examination is unremarkable, and spirometry is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this patient?
(A) Continue the current regimen
(B) Stop fluticasone; add inhaled cromolyn
(C) Stop fluticasone; add salmeterol
(D) Stop fluticasone; add theophylline
A 24-year-old woman with persistent asthma, which is well controlled on low-dose fluticasone and albuterol as needed, became pregnant 2 months ago and asks for advice about asthma therapy during her pregnancy. Before she started fluticasone therapy, she had frequent asthma symptoms and occasional exacerbations requiring emergency department treatment. Since she became pregnant, her asthma has remained under good control. The physical examination is unremarkable, and spirometry is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for this patient?
(A) Continue the current regimen
(B) Stop fluticasone; add inhaled cromolyn
(C) Stop fluticasone; add salmeterol
(D) Stop fluticasone; add theophylline
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