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A 7-year-old boy with known asthma presents with an acute exacerbation. He is speaking in short phrases, respiratory rate is 36 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 93% in air and there is marked accessory muscle use with widespread wheeze. According to paediatric acute asthma guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate immediate treatment?