A 2-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever (38.5°C), poor feeding, and increased work of breathing. On examination, he has widespread e...

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A 2-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever (38.5°C), poor feeding, and increased work of breathing. On examination, he has widespread expiratory wheeze and fine inspiratory crackles. His oxygen saturation is 93% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bronchiolitis

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Acute asthma

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Viral-induced wheeze

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Pneumonia

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Croup

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis

A 2-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever (38.5°C), poor feeding, and increased work of breathing. On examination, he has widespread expiratory wheeze and fine inspiratory crackles. His oxygen saturation is 93% in air. What is the most likely diagnosis?