Inhaled corticosteroids should be considered as part of the medication regime for asthma if the person is using their $\beta_{2}$ agonists more than:

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Inhaled corticosteroids should be considered if the person is using their β2 agonists more than three to four times each week. This indicates that their asthma is not well-controlled and they may benefit from the additional anti-inflammatory properties of inhaled corticosteroids. Using a β2 agonist once a month or twice a month does not necessarily indicate poorly controlled asthma.

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