A patient with severe asthma who has been taking systemic corticosteroids for 2 weeks tells you he is feeling better and would like to stop taking this drug today. What is your best response?
A) "Take the last dose today, and then you can stop the drug."
B) "As long as your asthma symptoms have resolved, you can stop the drug."
C) "Skip the drug on the days you feel better and take it only if symptoms reoccur."
D) "The dose of this drug will need to be tapered down over time to prevent complications."
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