Question

A 22-year-old with known asthma has acute wheeze and speaks in sentences. PEF 65% of best. RR 20, SpO₂ 96% air. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled salbutamol via spacer and oral prednisolone

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol + ipratropium + IM hydrocortisone

Answer

High-dose inhaled beclometasone

Answer

Immediate IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

Nebulised adrenaline

Practice question

A 22-year-old with known asthma has acute wheeze and speaks in sentences. PEF 65% of best. RR 20, SpO₂ 96% air. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?