What is the next best step to prevent exacerbations

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Problem: A 19 year old college student complaints of SOB. The patient had asthma as a child and is concerned that it is returning after no episodes in the last 10 years. The patient recently began having shortness of breath and chest tightness approximately 2 times per week. The patient denies any changes in daily activities including playing soccer. The patient reports awakening at night approximately 1-2 times per month with a cough. The patient's spirometry test suggested >80% predicted FEV1. Based on the subjective and objective findings, what is the next best step to prevent exacerbations and control symptoms?

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