Question

A 35-year-old man with known asthma presents with an acute severe exacerbation. His PEFR is 45% of his predicted value. Which of the following is the best immediate step in management according to current UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen to maintain saturations above 92% and nebulised beta-2 agonist

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids alone

Answer

Intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion

Answer

Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with known asthma presents with an acute severe exacerbation. His PEFR is 45% of his predicted value. Which of the following is the best immediate step in management according to current UK guidelines?