Question

A 25-year-old man presents with acute asthma exacerbation: PEF 45% predicted, RR 28, SpO2 93% on air. Which immediate therapy is essential in primary/ED care?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised salbutamol ± ipratropium with oxygen

Answer

Inhaled salmeterol via spacer

Answer

Oral prednisolone 40-50 mg

Answer

IV aminophylline as first line

Answer

Inhaled beclometasone

Practice question

A 25-year-old man presents with acute asthma exacerbation: PEF 45% predicted, RR 28, SpO2 93% on air. Which immediate therapy is essential in primary/ED care?