A 5-month-old infant has cough, rhinorrhea, wheeze, and mild retractions. Oxygen saturation is 95% on room air, and he feeds adequately. Chest x-ray

Question

A 5-month-old infant has cough, rhinorrhea, wheeze, and mild retractions. Oxygen saturation is 95% on room air, and he feeds adequately. Chest x-ray is not obtained. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Provide supportive care

Answer

Administer systemic corticosteroids routinely

Answer

Order daily chest radiographs

Answer

Give routine albuterol every 2 hours

Answer

Start antibiotics for RSV

Bronchiolitis — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 5-month-old infant has cough, rhinorrhea, wheeze, and mild retractions. Oxygen saturation is 95% on room air, and he feeds adequately. Chest x-ray is not obtained. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?