A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding and widespread fine crackles; oxygen saturations 92% on air. Likely bronchiolitis. Whic...

Question

A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding and widespread fine crackles; oxygen saturations 92% on air. Likely bronchiolitis. Which management is appropriate in hospital?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen if persistent hypoxia and supportive care

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Routine salbutamol nebulisers

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Antibiotics for all

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Oral prednisolone

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Routine chest X-ray for all

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis

A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding and widespread fine crackles; oxygen saturations 92% on air. Likely bronchiolitis. Which management is appropriate in hospital?