A child suffering from acute asthma with intermittent bronchospasm is brought to a hospital ER, and oxygen is administered to establish a Pao2>60 mm Hg. Which of the following statements about the further management of this patient is most accurate?
Benzodiazepines should be given for sedation. Inhaled steroids are drugs of choice in acute asthma. Frequent high-dose delivery of an inhaled beta2 agonist is indicated. Aminophylline is always used if bronchospasm is present.