The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis

Clinicians should diagnose bronchiolitis and assess disease severity on the basis of history and physical examination. (BStrong)

Clinicians should assess risk factors for severe disease, such as age less than 12 weeks, a history of prematurity, underlying cardiopulmonary disease, or immunodeficiency, when making decisions about evaluation and management of children with bronchiolitis. (BModerate)

When clinicians diagnose bronchiolitis on the basis of history and physical examination, radiographic or laboratory studies should not be obtained routinely. (BModerate)