Which of the following therapies is considered controversial in the management of the infant with severe bronchiolitis?
a. Hydration
b. Oxygen
c. Bronchodilator therapy
d. CPAP
ANS: C
Because bronchiolitis and childhood asthma have similar symptoms, a trial course of bronchodi-lator therapy with a beta agonist may be useful if airway obstruction is relieved after administra-tion. This practice is controversial, and practitioners should assess the efficacy of all bronchodi-lator therapy before continuing.
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