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Supportive Care

Supportive care uses non-drug measures to maintain comfort and safety while the underlying problem is assessed or treated.

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Bronchiolitis During the First Year

Bronchiolitis During the First Year

What bronchiolitis is and why it matters in infancy Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the small airways deep in the lungs. In infants, those airways are already narrow, so even modest swelling and mucus can increase resistance to airflow and make breathing look laboured. The condition is usually viral, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) […]

When not to give medication

When not to give medication

What it means to withhold a medication Withholding medication does not necessarily mean refusing treatment. It may mean waiting until a clinician confirms the indication, avoiding a particular product, delaying a dose while a pharmacist checks the formulation, or choosing supportive care while an underlying problem is assessed. The central question is whether the expected […]