A 48-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation in ED has received repeated SABA via nebuliser. Which additional early therapy is recommended?...

Question

A 48-year-old with severe asthma exacerbation in ED has received repeated SABA via nebuliser. Which additional early therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer systemic corticosteroids promptly

Answer

Start antibiotics empirically

Answer

Start ICS only in ED

Answer

Avoid steroids to prevent hyperglycaemia

Answer

Heliox only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Asthma Exacerbation