Identify the preferred therapy for the relief of moderate or persistent asthma.
A. Treatment with the lowest dose of inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators at the onset of the asthma symptoms
B. Daily treatment with high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta adrenergic bronchodilators
C. Daily treatment with high-dose inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators
D. Daily treatment with low-to-moderate-dose inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids and inhaled selective beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators
Answer: D
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