Question

A 25-year-old with asthma presents with acute exacerbation: PEF 45% best, RR 26, SpO₂ 94% on air, speaking in sentences. First-line inhaled therapy in primary care?

Accepted Answer

High-dose SABA via spacer or nebuliser

Answer

Inhaled ipratropium via nebuliser alone

Answer

High-dose inhaled budesonide via spacer

Answer

IV magnesium sulphate immediately

Answer

Oral prednisolone only

Practice question

A 25-year-old with asthma presents with acute exacerbation: PEF 45% best, RR 26, SpO₂ 94% on air, speaking in sentences. First-line inhaled therapy in primary care?