Which of the following is not generally recommended as routine therapy for typical bronchiolitis due to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
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Correct answer: Routine bronchodilator (albuterol) therapy
Evidence shows that routine bronchodilators or steroids do not improve outcomes in typical RSV bronchiolitis; management is primarily supportive.
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