A 6-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of fever, cough, and increased work of breathing. On examination, there is tachypnoea, subcostal re...

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A 6-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of fever, cough, and increased work of breathing. On examination, there is tachypnoea, subcostal recession, and widespread expiratory wheeze and crackles bilaterally. Oxygen saturation is 91% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute bronchiolitis

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Viral-induced wheeze

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Pneumonia

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Foreign body aspiration

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute Bronchiolitis

A 6-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of fever, cough, and increased work of breathing. On examination, there is tachypnoea, subcostal recession, and widespread expiratory wheeze and crackles bilaterally. Oxygen saturation is 91% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?