A multicentre randomised, double-blind, parallel-group study to compare the salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination (SERETIDETM DISKUSTM 50/100) 50/100µg one inhalation twice daily with fluticasone propionate (FLIXOTIDETM DISKUSTM 100) 100µg one inhalation twice daily as initial maintenance therapy for 12 weeks in adults with persistent moderate asthma