Question

A 6-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, feeding difficulty and wheeze. Auscultation reveals widespread crackles and wheezes. RSV is detected. According to RCH bronchiolitis guidelines, which is the most appropriate management in a well-oxygenated infant?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with feeding support and oxygen if needed

Answer

Routine salbutamol nebulisers

Answer

Oral prednisolone

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Routine antibiotics

Answer

Adrenaline nebulisers for all cases

Practice question

A 6-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, feeding difficulty and wheeze. Auscultation reveals widespread crackles and wheezes. RSV is detected. According to RCH bronchiolitis guidelines, which is the most appropriate management in a well-oxygenated infant?