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What Causes Nasal Flaring, Low Grade Fever And A Harsh Cough?
At 11:50 p.m., you are dispatched to a residence for a 3-year-old female with respiratory distress. The child s mother tells you that her daughter has had symptoms of a cold over the past few days. Your assessment reveals that the child is tachycardic, has nasal flaring, a low-grade fever, and a harsh cough. You should suspect: Choose one answer. a. epiglottitis. b. asthma. c. bronchiolitis. d. croup.
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Hello,
According to mentioned symptoms bronchiolitis can be possible from provided options.
However, further workup needed in the form of a digital chest x-ray to confirm the diagnosis.
Additionally, CBC and CRP estimation also should be done. For infection, he needs to be prescribed an antibiotic course.
If bronchoconstriction reveals by examination than bronchodilator through a nebulizer can be prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
According to mentioned symptoms bronchiolitis can be possible from provided options.
However, further workup needed in the form of a digital chest x-ray to confirm the diagnosis.
Additionally, CBC and CRP estimation also should be done. For infection, he needs to be prescribed an antibiotic course.
If bronchoconstriction reveals by examination than bronchodilator through a nebulizer can be prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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