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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