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MediumRespiratory MedicineAcute Asthma Exacerbationukmlamrcem sbapanemrcp part 1

A 35-year-old man with a known history of asthma presents to the emergency department with acute shortness of breath and wheeze. His peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is 45% of his best. He has already used his salbutamol inhaler 10 times in the last 2 hours with minimal relief. What is the most appropriate next step in management according to BTS/SIGN guidelines?

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