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The Unsettled Infant in the ED

The baby looks well at first, nothing really worrying – but he has been crying for last 2 days, which is unusual for him. His mother`s concern leads us to a serious diagnosis.

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Coughing, Wheezy and Stridulous Children

Children with noisy or difficult breathing often present to the Emergency Department (ED). The acuity of these patients varies, but any of the conditions that cause respiratory symptoms can be life threatening

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The Unhappy Wheezer

A 5-week-old boy is brought to the PED by his parents. He has had nasal congestion, cough and wheeze for 3 days.

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Bronchiolitis in Infants

Diagnosing and managing acute bronchiolitis: when to investigate and how to decide if a child can be cared for at home or in hospital.

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Preparing for a Bronchiolitis Epidemic

Many accused hospitals and medics of not acting quickly enough to prepare for Covid19, and we’re not going to let that happen for the muted bronchiolitis epidemic. Using all we’ve learnt from Covid, and all we know about childhood respiratory illnesses, here are a few suggestions to help you prepare.

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