Listen to this episode’s topic on the bronchiolitis and how we manage it in the hospital! 

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This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Rory Kamerman-Kretzmer, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. 

Key points: 

-Bronchiolitis is seen in kids under the age of 2 and caused by RSV 

-Treatment is supportive including fluids, oxygen, and suction 

-Learn about palivizumab and other new preventive therapies against bronchiolitis 

Supplemental Information: 

AAP 2014 guidelines: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/134/5/e1474 

Day of Illness and Outcomes in Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/146/5/e20201537/75296/Day-of-Illness-and-Outcomes-in-Bronchiolitis