Bronchiolitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

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Bronchiolitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Which of the following is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?

A. Respiratory syncytial virus
B. Influenza
C. Parvovirus B19
D. Adenovirus
E. Rhinovirus

Answer and topic summary

The answer is A. Respiratory syncytial virus

Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection that typically occurs in children less than 2 years old. It is defined by inflammation of the bronchioles. The most common cause is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Clinical features include fever, cough, wheezing, and nasal congestion. Management is supportive (oxygen if needed, hydration, nasal suctioning, Tylenol for fevers, etc).

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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Pulmonary ⇒ Infectious Pulmonary Disorders  ⇒ Respiratory syncytial virus infection 

Also covered as part of the Emergency Medicine EOR and Pediatric EOR topic lists

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