Question

A 9-month-old infant presents with a cough, wheeze, and difficulty feeding over 2 days, following coryza. Temp 37.8°C, RR 55/min, SpO2 93% on air. Examination reveals widespread fine inspiratory crackles and subcostal recessions. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care (feeding support, oxygen if SpO2 <92%) and safety netting

Answer

Oral Amoxicillin

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Nebulised Salbutamol

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Nebulised hypertonic saline

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Oral Dexamethasone

Practice question

A 9-month-old infant presents with a cough, wheeze, and difficulty feeding over 2 days, following coryza. Temp 37.8°C, RR 55/min, SpO2 93% on air. Examination reveals widespread fine inspiratory crackles and subcostal recessions. What is the most appropriate management?