Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis: Rapid Evidence Review

• 2023

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• Kathryn Oppenlander; Ariel Chung; Dylan Clabaugh
PMID: 37440737

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This article is about RSV bronchiolitis, a common lung infection in young children. It describes how RSV spreads through droplets and suggests basic precautions like handwashing. Symptoms include runny nose, fever, and cough. Diagnosis is usually clinical without needing tests or X-rays. Treatment focuses on supportive care like keeping oxygen levels above 90% and ensuring proper hydration and nutrition. Medications such as bronchodilators or antibiotics are not recommended. While most cases resolve on their own, some children may develop asthma later in life due to RSV bronchiolitis.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Keywords: Bronchiolitis; Bronchodilator Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Infant; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Respiratory Tract Infections; Palivizumab

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audience: Physicians

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Institution Type: Healthcare

Language: English

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

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