An asthmatic patient reports symptoms occurring twice per week or less, with nighttime awakenings no more than twice per month, and no interference with normal activity. How would you classify this patient's asthma?

Intermittent asthma (formerly 'mild intermittent') is defined by: symptoms ≤2 days/week, nighttime awakenings ≤2/month, short-acting beta-agonist use for symptom control ≤2 days/week, no interference with normal activity, and normal FEV1 between exacerbations. Treatment for intermittent asthma consists of a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) as needed (Step 1 therapy). No daily controller medication is needed at this level. Dental management of intermittent asthma patients involves confirming that the patient has their rescue inhaler available at all appointments.