A 17-year-old presents with acute shortness of breath and wheeze, peak flow is 50% of predicted. What is the first-line acute management?...

Question

A 17-year-old presents with acute shortness of breath and wheeze, peak flow is 50% of predicted. What is the first-line acute management?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen plus nebulised short-acting β₂-agonist

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High-flow oxygen alone

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Nebulised ipratropium bromide only

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Oral prednisolone alone

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High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma exacerbation