In most cases, the diagnosis is clinical. Laboratory and radiologic studies are not routinely necessary (2)[B].
Rhinorrhea and upper respiratory congestion
Difficulty feeding in i...
Assess hydration status and ability to take fluids orally. Treat dehydration (oral or IV/NG)—particularly in infants.
Supplemental oxygen, often high flow nasal cannula, if pu...
Bronchiolitis and Your Child: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/bronchiolit...
American Academy of Pediatrics. Respiratory syncytial virus. In: Pickering LK, Baker CJ, Kimberlin DW, et al., eds. Red book: 2012 report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 29...
B97.4 Respiratory syncytial virus causing diseases classd elswhr
J06.9 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
J21.0 Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
J12.1 Respira...
RSV causes 50–90% of pediatric bronchiolitis.
Hand sanitation (alcohol-based rubs are preferred) is the key to RSV prevention.
The diagnosis of RSV is typically clinical. Routine laborat...
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