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A 68-year-old man with COPD (FEV1 45% predicted) presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and sputum purulence for 3 days. He is febrile at 38.2 °C and has wheeze and crackles. Oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. Which is the most appropriate initial management in the emergency department?

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