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ModerateRespiratoryAcute severe asthmauk-plab-1

A 24-year-old man with known asthma presents with acute shortness of breath, speaking in phrases, RR 30/min, HR 115 bpm, PEFR 45% of predicted, SpO2 93% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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