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A 24-year-old man with known asthma presents with acute breathlessness and wheeze. His peak expiratory flow (PEF) is 45% of predicted, respiratory rate 26/min and oxygen saturations 94% on air. He is able to complete sentences. What is the most appropriate initial bronchodilator treatment in primary care?

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