Management Is supportive. Humidified oxygen is delivered into a head-box, the concentration required is ascertained using a pulse oximeter. The child is monitored for apnoea. Mist, antibiotics and steroids are not helpful. Nebulised bronchodilators do not reduce the severity or duration of the illness The antiviral drug ribavirin only marginally shortens viral excretion and clinical symptoms, and should be considered only for infants with underlying cardiopulmonary disorders or immunodeficiency. Fluids may need to be given by nasogastric tube or intravenously. Mechanical ventilation is required in about 2%/ of infants admitted to hospitalManagement ◼ Is supportive. Humidified oxygen is delivered into a head-box, the concentration required is ascertained using a pulse oximeter. The child is monitored for apnoea. ◼ Mist, antibiotics and steroids are not helpful. ◼ Nebulised bronchodialators do not reduce the severity or duration of the illness. ◼ The antiviral drug ribavirin only marginally shortens viral excretion and clinical symptoms, and should be considered only for infants with underlying cardiopulmonary disorders or immunodeficiency. ◼ Fluids may need to be given by nasogastric tube or intravenously. ◼ Mechanical ventilation is required in about 2% of infants admitted to hospital