Acute bronchiolitis refers to airway inflammation and obstruction of the lower respiratory tract
and is caused almost exclusively by viral infection in children younger than 2 years …

Overdiagnosis occurs when a true abnormality is discovered, but detection of that
abnormality does not benefit the patient. It should be distinguished from misdiagnosis, in …

Wise management of health care resources is a core tenet of medical professionalism. To
support physicians in fulfilling this responsibility and to engage patients in discussions about …

BACKGROUND: The use of unnecessary tests and treatments contributes to health care
waste. The “Choosing Wisely” campaign charges medical societies with identifying such …

Pediatricians render care in an increasingly complex environment, which results in multiple
opportunities to cause unintended harm. National awareness of patient safety risks has …

Video Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Pediatric respiratory illnesses (PRI):
asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, croup, and influenza are leading causes of pediatric …

Oxygen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is utilized by the body for respiration.
Oxygen has played a major role in respiratory care. Oxygen therapy is useful in treating …

Importance Acute viral bronchiolitis is a common and costly pediatric condition for which
clinical practice guidelines discourage use of diagnostic tests and therapies. Objective To …

Child health has improved considerably, partly due to increased availability of appropriate
disease surveillance and treatment. Inappropriate testing and treatment may impose a risk …

OBJECTIVES: The American Academy of Pediatrics published bronchiolitis clinical practice
guidelines in 2014 recommending against the routine use of bronchodilators, chest …