A 5-month-old boy has 2 days of rhinorrhea, cough, and wheezing in winter. He is feeding adequately, oxygen saturation is 95%, and respiratory rate

Question

A 5-month-old boy has 2 days of rhinorrhea, cough, and wheezing in winter. He is feeding adequately, oxygen saturation is 95%, and respiratory rate is 42/min with mild retractions. He is alert and hydrated. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Provide supportive care without routine bronchodilators

Answer

Order chest CT

Answer

Administer systemic steroids

Answer

Start antibiotics for infants with typical mild bronchiolitis

Answer

Give albuterol every hour routinely

Bronchiolitis — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 5-month-old boy has 2 days of rhinorrhea, cough, and wheezing in winter. He is feeding adequately, oxygen saturation is 95%, and respiratory rate is 42/min with mild retractions. He is alert and hydrated. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?