A 3-month-old infant presents in winter with cough, feeding difficulty, and tachypnoea. Oxygen saturations 91% in air. What is the most appropriate in...

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A 3-month-old infant presents in winter with cough, feeding difficulty, and tachypnoea. Oxygen saturations 91% in air. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for oxygen and hydration support

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Discharge with safety-netting

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Oral salbutamol

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Immediate antibiotics

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Nebulised adrenaline at home

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A 3-month-old infant presents in winter with cough, feeding difficulty, and tachypnoea. Oxygen saturations 91% in air. What is the most appropriate initial management?