The new mother of a 3 week old infant is concerned that her child is having difficulty breathing. She states he is a noisy breather but has remained afebrile and sleeps/feeds well. After a benign history/physicalexam, it would be prudent to:
a. begin iv antibiotics
b. prescribe a decongestant
c. reassure mom and send home with saline nasal spray
d. begin albuterol nebs prn
aanya.bansal Answered question August 16, 2024
The correct answer is:
c. reassure mom and send home with saline nasal spray
The infant’s symptoms of noisy breathing without fever, distress, or feeding difficulties suggest a benign condition. The most likely cause is nasal congestion or upper airway noise, common in newborns due to narrow nasal passages and developing respiratory system.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 16, 2024