Question

A 4-month-old infant presents in winter with cough, poor feeding, tachypnoea and widespread crackles. Oxygen saturation is 90% on air. Bronchiolitis is suspected. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit to hospital for supportive care and oxygen

Answer

Discharge with safety-netting only

Answer

Start oral antibiotics in the community

Answer

Start high-dose inhaled steroids

Answer

Commence regular salbutamol nebulisers as primary therapy

Practice question

A 4-month-old infant presents in winter with cough, poor feeding, tachypnoea and widespread crackles. Oxygen saturation is 90% on air. Bronchiolitis is suspected. What is the most appropriate management?