Question

A 35-year-old woman with severe asthma exacerbation presents with SpO₂ 90% on air, PEF 35% predicted, speaking in short phrases. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised salbutamol driven by oxygen + oral prednisolone

Answer

SABA via spacer only

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate first-line

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Long-acting beta-agonist

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with severe asthma exacerbation presents with SpO₂ 90% on air, PEF 35% predicted, speaking in short phrases. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?