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      Bronchiolitis: Recommendations for diagnosis, monitoring and management of children one to 24 months of age.

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          Abstract

          Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for admission to hospital in the first year of life. There is tremendous variation in the clinical management of this condition across Canada and around the world, including significant use of unnecessary tests and ineffective therapies. This statement pertains to generally healthy children ≤2 years of age with bronchiolitis. The diagnosis of bronchiolitis is based primarily on the history of illness and physical examination findings. Laboratory investigations are generally unhelpful. Bronchiolitis is a self-limiting disease, usually managed with supportive care at home. Groups at high risk for severe disease are described and guidelines for admission to hospital are presented. Evidence for the efficacy of various therapies is discussed and recommendations are made for management. Monitoring requirements and discharge readiness from hospital are also discussed.

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          Journal
          Paediatr Child Health
          Paediatrics & child health
          1205-7088
          1205-7088
          Nov 2014
          : 19
          : 9
          Article
          10.1093/pch/19.9.485
          4235450
          25414585
          04bf5221-6e06-4b4c-8ced-358904960c73
          History

          RSV,Respiratory distress,URTI,Wheezing
          RSV, Respiratory distress, URTI, Wheezing

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