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A 25-year-old woman with known asthma presents to the emergency department with worsening wheeze and chest tightness over 24 hours. She is speaking in full sentences; RR 22/min, HR 104 bpm, SpO2 96% on room air, PEFR is 70% of her best. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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