Question

A 26-year-old man with acute severe asthma (PEF 40% predicted) is in the ED. Which immediate treatment is recommended in addition to high-flow oxygen and nebulised salbutamol?

Accepted Answer

IV hydrocortisone 100 mg and oral prednisolone 40-50 mg

Answer

Oral prednisolone 10 mg

Answer

Nebulised ipratropium alone

Answer

IV theophylline

Answer

Start antibiotics

Practice question

A 26-year-old man with acute severe asthma (PEF 40% predicted) is in the ED. Which immediate treatment is recommended in addition to high-flow oxygen and nebulised salbutamol?