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EasyRespiratoryAcute asthma exacerbation (moderate)uk-plab-1

A 34-year-old woman with asthma presents to A&E with acute shortness of breath. She is speaking in short phrases, respiratory rate 32/min, pulse 120/min, PEFR is 45% of predicted, oxygen saturations 95% on air. There is widespread wheeze. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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