Question

A 6-month-old with bronchiolitis has mild retractions and SpO₂ 92% while asleep; feeding is adequate. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with nasal suction and hydration; oxygen only if SpO₂ persistently <90%

Answer

Routine albuterol nebulizers

Answer

Corticosteroids

Answer

Routine chest radiograph and antibiotics

Answer

Hypertonic saline scheduled treatments in ED

Practice question

A 6-month-old with bronchiolitis has mild retractions and SpO₂ 92% while asleep; feeding is adequate. What is recommended?