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A 35-year-old woman with known mild intermittent asthma presents to the emergency department with acute shortness of breath and wheeze. She is speaking in full sentences, respiratory rate is 22 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 97% on room air, and peak expiratory flow is 85% of her best. What is the most appropriate management?

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