A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding, and wheeze. RR 60/min, SpO₂ 92% on air, moderate chest recession. What is the most app...

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A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding, and wheeze. RR 60/min, SpO₂ 92% on air, moderate chest recession. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Admit to hospital for oxygen/feeding support

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Discharge with safety-net advice

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Oral prednisolone

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Inhaled salbutamol via spacer

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Start oral antibiotics

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A 3-month-old infant presents with coryza, cough, poor feeding, and wheeze. RR 60/min, SpO₂ 92% on air, moderate chest recession. What is the most appropriate action?