Which bronchodilator is often used as a first-line rescue medication in the emergency department for severe asthma (Status Asthmaticus)?
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Correct answer: Nebulized Albuterol
Nebulized Albuterol provides rapid onset of bronchodilation (within minutes). In severe cases, it is often administered continuously or every 20 minutes alongside oxygen and systemic corticosteroids.
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