A 7-month-old infant presents in winter with a 3-day history of coryzal symptoms, cough and increasing work of breathing. Examination shows tachypnoea...

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A 7-month-old infant presents in winter with a 3-day history of coryzal symptoms, cough and increasing work of breathing. Examination shows tachypnoea, chest wall recession and widespread fine crackles. Oxygen saturation is 90% on air. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Bronchiolitis

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Asthma

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Croup

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Pneumonia

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Foreign body aspiration

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis

A 7-month-old infant presents in winter with a 3-day history of coryzal symptoms, cough and increasing work of breathing. Examination shows tachypnoea, chest wall recession and widespread fine crackles. Oxygen saturation is 90% on air. What is the most likely diagnosis?