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MediumPaediatricsPaediatric acute asthmaau-amcau-acem

A 5-year-old boy presents with fever 39.0 °C, cough and respiratory distress. He has subcostal recession and widespread wheeze on auscultation. Oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. He has a history of viral-induced wheeze but no previous hospital admissions. According to paediatric asthma/viral wheeze guidance, which initial treatment is most appropriate?

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