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A 22-year-old man with known asthma presents to the emergency department with severe dyspnoea, speaking in short phrases, respiratory rate 32/min, pulse 120/min and SpO₂ 91% on room air. There is widespread wheeze and accessory muscle use. What is the most appropriate initial treatment in the first 10 minutes?

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