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What are the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis?

The guideline, Diagnosis and Management of Bronchiolitis, was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Key Recommendations The diagnosis of bronchiolitis and assessment of disease severity should be based on history and physical examination.

When should chest physiotherapy not be used in the management of bronchiolitis?

Chest physiotherapy should notbe used in the management of bronchiolitis. Palivizumab prophylaxis should be administered during the first year of life to infants with hemodynamically significant heart disease or chronic lung disease of prematurity (<32 weeks gestation who require >21% O2for the first 28 days of life).

Is continuous pulse oximetry indicated in the treatment of bronchiolitis?

Continuous pulse oximetry is optional for infants and children with bronchiolitis. Chest physiotherapy should notbe used in the management of bronchiolitis.

What is the prevalence of acute bronchiolitis?

Acute bronchiolitis is a common pediatric condition,affecting approximately 15% of infants in the firstyear of life. It is diagnosed clinically and presentswith wheezing, upper respiratory tract infectioussymptoms, and increased respiratory effort, typi- 010 Medical Student Research Journal Neil D. Dattani and Clare M. Hutchinson

What is the most common pediatric condition in the first year of life?

Acute bronchiolitis is a common pediatric condition,affecting approximately 15% of infants in the firstyear of life. It is diagnosed clinically and presentswith wheezing, upper respiratory tract infectioussymptoms, and increased respiratory effort, typi-

Is bronchiolitis a common condition?

Acute bronchiolitis is a common condition , and acommon reason for emergency department visits forchildren under the age of two. However, managementof this condition can be highly variable, as no cleartreatment guidelines exist despite several well-designedtrials and meta-analyses having been performed. Fivemain management principles exist; however, there aremany treatment options.

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