A 6-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, feeding difficulty and wheeze. Auscultation reveals widespread crackles and wheezes. RSV is dete...

Question

A 6-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, feeding difficulty and wheeze. Auscultation reveals widespread crackles and wheezes. RSV is detected. According to RCH bronchiolitis guidelines, which is the most appropriate management in a well-oxygenated infant?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with feeding support and oxygen if needed

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Routine salbutamol nebulisers

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Oral prednisolone

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Routine antibiotics

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Adrenaline nebulisers for all cases

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis

A 6-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, feeding difficulty and wheeze. Auscultation reveals widespread crackles and wheezes. RSV is detected. According to RCH bronchiolitis guidelines, which is the most appropriate management in a well-oxygenated infant?