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EasyPaediatricsAcute asthma in childuk-plab-1

A 7-year-old girl with known asthma presents with acute wheeze and shortness of breath. She is speaking in short sentences, respiratory rate 32/min, PEFR 55% predicted, oxygen saturation 95% on air. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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