Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Acute severe asthma?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Nebulised salbutamol with oral corticosteroids and oxygen
- Step 1: Acute severe asthma is treated with nebulised salbutamol with oral corticosteroids and oxygen.
Answer
Nebulised salbutamol with oral corticosteroids and oxygen.
Why not the others: 'Intravenous furosemide': it treats pulmonary oedema. 'Oral antibiotics alone': a bronchospasm does not respond to antibiotics alone. 'Sedation to calm the patient': sedatives can precipitate respiratory arrest.
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