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A 62-year-old man with a history of COPD presents with worsening shortness of breath, increased sputum volume, and sputum purulence over the past 48 hours. His oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. He normally uses salbutamol and tiotropium inhalers. According to NICE NG114, which initial management steps are most appropriate in primary care?

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