Question

A 30-year-old man with asthma has an acute exacerbation: PEFR 58% best, RR 26, can complete sentences, SpO₂ 95% on air. Best initial management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

High-dose inhaled SABA via spacer and oral prednisolone

Answer

IM adrenaline

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate immediately

Answer

Antibiotics and oral steroid

Answer

Discharge without treatment

Practice question

A 30-year-old man with asthma has an acute exacerbation: PEFR 58% best, RR 26, can complete sentences, SpO₂ 95% on air. Best initial management in primary care?