To diagnose the cause of symptoms consistent with exercise-induced bronchospasm, it is important to consider various etiologies such as vocal cord dysfunction, exercise-induced hyperventilation, and cardiac or pulmonary abnormalities.

Due to reduced circulation of RSV during the winter months of 2020–’21, older infants and toddlers might now be at increased risk of severe RSV-associated illness since they likely have not had typical levels of exposure to RSV during the past 15 months.

AAP clinical practice guidelines say clinicians may choose not to perform continuous pulse oximetry monitoring as there is more benefit than harm in not monitoring.

Jonathan M. Mansbach, M.D., M.P.H and Colette C. Mull, M.D., M.A., FAAP, will discuss what the evidence shows and changes that may be on the horizon during the point-counterpoint session from 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.

Autumn is a time to anticipate the upcoming respiratory virus season and to educate families on the importance of handwashing, respiratory etiquette and influenza vaccination.

A new Clinical Algorithm for Bronchiolitis in the Emergency Department Setting serves as a key tool when caring for infants ages 1-12 months.

Hospitals were able to decrease use of a bronchodilator, steroids and chest radiography without increasing readmissions for bronchiolitis.

Researchers found both the hypertonic and normal saline groups had a median hospital stay of 2.1 days.