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A 26-year-old man with known asthma presents to the ED with acute shortness of breath and wheeze. His peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is 45% of his best. He is struggling to speak in full sentences. Oxygen saturation is 93% on air. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological management?

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