An -month-old girl is brought to a family medicine clinic in mid-December due to a persistent cough and noisy breathing. Her mother reports that the child developed a runny nose, low-grade fever, and mild nasal congestion four days ago. Yesterday, the nasal discharge became thick, and the child developed a "tight" cough. She has no prior episodes of wheezing and was born at term without complications. She has been feeding well and producing a normal number of wet diapers. Vital signs are temperature (), heart rate , respiratory rate , and oxygen saturation on room air. Physical examination reveals a happy, interactive infant. Lung auscultation demonstrates diffuse bilateral expiratory wheezes and mild subcostal retractions. Which of the following interventions are appropriate components of the immediate management plan for this patient? (Select all that apply)
- Routine nasal suctioning before feedingCevap
- BAdministration of nebulized albuterol
- CPrescription of a short course of oral cefdinir
- Discharge home with strict return precautionsCevap
- EInitiation of a five-day course of oral prednisolone