The assessment of a patient with persistent moderate severity asthma will most likely reveal:
A) normal FEV1 between exacerbations.
B) daily use of short-acting beta-2 agonist for symptom control.
C) awakening from sleep no more that 3 to 4 times/month.
D) normal activity is extremely limited.
B) daily use of short-acting beta-2 agonist for symptom control.
Explanation: A) A normal FEV1 between exacerbations is indicative of intermittent asthma severity.
B) Daily use of short-acting beta-2 agonist for symptom control is characteristic of persistent moderate asthma.
C) Awakening from sleep no more that 3 to 4 times/month suggests persistent mild asthma.
D) Extremely limited normal activity is a sign of persistent severe asthma.
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