2 Days Of Cough in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#579
SMLE Question #579
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-month-old boy is brought to the emergency department with 2 days of cough, wheeze, and reduced oral intake. He still has 5–6 wet diapers daily. He is alert and irritable but consolable, with substernal and intercostal retractions and scattered wheezes. There is no grunting, nasal flaring, cyanosis, or signs of dehydration; capillary refill is 2 seconds. What is the most appropriate immediate management for this patient?
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