Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Bronchiolitis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Supportive care with oxygen and fluids
- Step 1: Bronchiolitis is treated with supportive care with oxygen and fluids.
Answer
Supportive care with oxygen and fluids.
Why not the others: 'Oral antibiotics': the cause is viral. 'Routine nebulised salbutamol': it is not effective in infants. 'Systemic corticosteroids': they do not shorten the illness.
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