39. Patient AG (male, 23 years old, weight 82 kg) is know…
39. Patient AG (male, 23 years old, weight 82 kg) is known to have asthma; he has no other medical conditions. His regular medications are:• Salbutamol pressurised metered dose inhaler 100 micrograms/puff 2 puffs when required• Beclometasone (Clenil) 200 micrograms/puff 2 puffs twice dailyHis recorded best PEFR is 490 L/min.He has had a bad cold over the last few days and began to feel increasingly wheezy and short of breath. Today he feels extremely breathless and is struggling to complete sentences. His current PEFR is 240 L/min, respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute, heart rate 110 beats per minute.Based on this information, pending further investigations and examinations, which statement is CORRECT?