A 3-year-old child with known preschool asthma presents with wheeze and increased work of breathing triggered by a viral URTI. Oxygen saturation is 95...

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A 3-year-old child with known preschool asthma presents with wheeze and increased work of breathing triggered by a viral URTI. Oxygen saturation is 95% in room air and he can speak in short sentences. According to paediatric asthma guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Metered-dose salbutamol via spacer with close monitoring

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Intravenous magnesium sulfate

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Oral long-term theophylline

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High-dose oral prednisolone for every mild episode

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Preschool asthma

A 3-year-old child with known preschool asthma presents with wheeze and increased work of breathing triggered by a viral URTI. Oxygen saturation is 95% in room air and he can speak in short sentences. According to paediatric asthma guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?