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A 65-year-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of productive cough (green sputum), fever (38.5°C), and shortness of breath. Chest auscultation reveals crackles in the right lower lobe. His CURB-65 score is 1 (Age <65, Urea normal, RR 22/min, BP 130/80 mmHg, Confusion absent). According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?

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