A 19-month-old with bronchiolitis presents with mild retractions and O₂ sat 93% on room air. Which management is recommended?...

Question

A 19-month-old with bronchiolitis presents with mild retractions and O₂ sat 93% on room air. Which management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with nasal suction and hydration only

Answer

Start albuterol nebulizations every 4 hours

Answer

Start systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Obtain routine chest radiograph

Answer

Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis