A 32-year-old woman with moderate persistent asthma has been on salbutamol PRN for 2 years. She now presents with symptoms 4–5 times per week and nocturnal awakening twice weekly. Spirometry shows FEV₁ 68% predicted. She has never received inhaled corticosteroid therapy. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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