Increased Work Of Breathing in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#690

SMLE Question #690

Pediatrics Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-month-old boy has 2 days of fever, cough, and wheeze with increased work of breathing today. On examination, he has substernal and intercostal retractions and diffuse bilateral expiratory wheezes. What is the most appropriate management at this time?

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