You are called for a baby with respiratory distress. The 18-month-old patient has a fever of 104.1°F, has expiratory wheezing and his lungs sound as if they have mucus in the lower airways. His mother reports the baby has been sick for a couple of days with an upper respiratory infection. You should suspect:
A) croup.
B) pertussis.
C) bronchiolitis.
D) pneumonia.
Answer: C
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