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A 22-year-old woman with known asthma presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of worsening wheeze and shortness of breath. She is speaking in short sentences, respiratory rate 26/min, oxygen saturation 91% on room air, pulse 112/min, and using accessory muscles. Peak expiratory flow is 55% of her personal best. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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