A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset wheezing and shortness of breath. He was playing with small toys. On auscultation, breath sounds are dimini...

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A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset wheezing and shortness of breath. He was playing with small toys. On auscultation, breath sounds are diminished on the right side. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray

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Trial of bronchodilators

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Immediate rigid bronchoscopy

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CT scan of the chest

MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset wheezing and shortness of breath. He was playing with small toys. On auscultation, breath sounds are diminished on the right side. What is the next best step?