Which of the following classifications of medications is taken on a daily basis to achieve and maintain control of asthma?

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Inhaled synthetic corticosteroids inhibit the release of agents that trigger asthma by inflammatory cells. They are taken on a daily basis to achieve and maintain control of asthma. Other medications achieve different goals. For example, short-acting inhaled beta₂-adrenergic agonists, temporarily dilate or relax the muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes that tighten during an asthma attack. Systemic corticosteroids speed the resolution of airway obstruction and reduce rate of recurrence of symptoms. Inhaled antiasthmatic medications are used to prevent acute bronchospasms.

Which of the Following Classifications of Medications Is Taken on a Daily