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A 28-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department with acute shortness of breath and wheezing. He has a known history of asthma and uses a salbutamol inhaler as needed. His oxygen saturation is 90% on room air, respiratory rate is 28/min, and PEFR is 45% of his best. What is the most appropriate initial step in management?

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