Question

A 5-month-old infant presents in winter with 3 days of coryza, cough and increasing work of breathing. On examination, there is tachypnoea, chest wall recession and widespread crackles, but no wheeze. Oxygen saturation is 93% in room air. What is the mainstay of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with minimal handling, oxygen if needed and feeding support

Answer

Regular salbutamol nebulisers

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Oral prednisolone

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Routine antibiotics

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Routine chest physiotherapy

Practice question

A 5-month-old infant presents in winter with 3 days of coryza, cough and increasing work of breathing. On examination, there is tachypnoea, chest wall recession and widespread crackles, but no wheeze. Oxygen saturation is 93% in room air. What is the mainstay of treatment?