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A 6-year-old boy with known asthma presents to the emergency department with moderate acute wheeze and increased work of breathing. He is speaking in short sentences, respiratory rate 32 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 94% on room air. What is the preferred method for delivering short-acting beta agonist in this setting?

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