Question

A 21-year-old patient presents with an acute severe asthma exacerbation. His PEFR is 40% of predicted, and he has received nebulised salbutamol and ipratropium. According to UK guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate additional therapy?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone or IV hydrocortisone

Answer

Magnesium sulphate IV infusion

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Intravenous aminophylline

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Subcutaneous adrenaline

Practice question

A 21-year-old patient presents with an acute severe asthma exacerbation. His PEFR is 40% of predicted, and he has received nebulised salbutamol and ipratropium. According to UK guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate additional therapy?