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A concerned mother brings her 11-month-old son to the outpatient clinic in late November. She reports that for the past three days, the infant has experienced severe nasal congestion and a progressively worsening cough. Today, she noticed his breathing appears faster than normal. Vital signs include a temperature of 38.1°C (100.6°F), heart rate of 145/min, respiratory rate of 52/min, and oxygen saturation of 94% on room air. Physical examination reveals an irritable but consolable infant with flaring of the nasal alae and mild intercostal retractions. Lung auscultation demonstrates bilateral expiratory wheezes and scattered coarse crackles. Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the initial management of this patient? (Select all that apply)

  1. Frequent nasal saline drops and bulb suctioningCevap
  2. Encouragement of continued oral fluid intakeCevap
  3. C
    Initiation of nebulized albuterol treatments
  4. D
    Prescription of oral amoxicillin therapy
  5. E
    Administration of a short course of oral prednisolone

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The correct interventions are frequent nasal saline drops with bulb suctioning and the encouragement of continued oral fluid intake.
This infant presents with classic signs of acute bronchiolitis: an age under two years, a winter presentation, a viral upper respiratory prodrome, and subsequent lower respiratory tract inflammation characterized by wheezing and crackles. The cornerstone of treatment for bronchiolitis is purely supportive. Because infants are obligate nose breathers, copious nasal secretions can significantly worsen respiratory distress; therefore, frequent nasal suctioning with saline drops is highly effective. Additionally, increased work of breathing and fever lead to higher insensible fluid losses, making the maintenance of adequate hydration a critical component of care.

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1
Identify the primary diagnosis based on patient age, season, and clinical presentation.
The patient is an infant presenting in winter with a viral prodrome followed by lower respiratory tract signs (wheezing, crackles, retractions). This is the classic presentation of acute bronchiolitis, typically caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Accurate diagnosis is required to avoid unnecessary and potentially harmful interventions.
2
Determine the appropriate severity-guided management strategy.
The patient has mild to moderate respiratory distress but is maintaining an oxygen saturation above 90% and is consolable. The appropriate management is supportive care.
Current pediatric guidelines emphasize that mild to moderate bronchiolitis is a self-limiting viral disease requiring only supportive measures.
3
Select the correct supportive care options and rule out pharmacologic therapies.
Nasal suctioning and hydration are selected. Bronchodilators (albuterol), corticosteroids (prednisolone), and antibiotics (amoxicillin) are excluded.
Studies have consistently shown that bronchodilators and steroids do not improve outcomes in isolated viral bronchiolitis, and antibiotics are not indicated for viral infections.

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The routine management of acute viral bronchiolitis in infants is strictly supportive, focusing on maintaining airway patency through nasal suctioning and ensuring adequate hydration. Pharmacological agents such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics are not indicated.
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