When EMS approaches a patient with known asthma or COPD in respiratory distress, the appropriate action is to:

When EMS approaches a patient with known asthma or COPD in respiratory distress, the appropriate action is to:

• A. Avoid bronchodilators.
• B. Provide oxygen, assess for bronchodilator therapy per protocol, monitor closely for deterioration.
• C. Withhold oxygen to observe.
• D. Only obtain vital signs.

Answer: (B)